We got a new chef at work this month. He is incredibly talented and all of his food dishes are amazing. The only thing is, he's incredibly socially inept, especially when it comes to talking with me.
Today work was particularly busy. At one point I went to the kitchen to ask where the edible flowers are. Cooks were running everywhere, servers were standing around being useless and I went up to chef saying "hey Chef"- to which he replied "WHAT!!!" with a huge bellow to match his huge face and body...
His bloated face was red, there was sweat on his brow and he trembled, though he had a slight smirk on his face.
I didn't even blink, just stayed calm and asked where the edible flowers were, to which he dismissively replied something about "over there" and with a vague wave of his hand lost all respect from me.
The sous chef gave me actual directions and I found the flowers after a few minutes in the walk-in. At least I was able to cool off a bit while I searched.
The strange part is, this chef is totally mild mannered. But every time he interacts with me he is so awkward. When he was introduced to the restaurant staff, I was quick to formally introduce myself and warmly welcome him. Since then he always says fail jokes ... attempting to be cute? Friendly in a very unprofessional way?
Usually men act like idiots around me for one of two reasons... One: they're attracted to me or two: they're intimidated by me. I have a feeling this chef may fit right into this same category. In the words of Mr. Pink: "am I the only professional here?!"
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