I'm going to a conference and will see someone there from my professional past I greatly dislike

Stick your leg out and trip her.

Be cordial and say hello. That's it.

Ignore her.

If, for some reason, you're forced to acknowledge her, simply look at her, don't smile, say "hello," then immediately walk away. I guarantee she won't come near you again.

That's all you need to do.

Is being a mature adult an option, OP?

Ask her if she's had work done on her face.

Surprise anal!

Oh, wait…

Pretend she doesn't exist and if she comes up to you, pretend you don't remember her.

Then, if she persists, go "oh, yes" and walk away without another word.

I'm sure that will put her in her place.

[quote] Is being a mature adult an option, OP?

You clearly can't manage it, so I don't see why you would raise the question.

Mature adult is the best option.

Say hello to her, make mindless but cordial small talk for a minute and then move on.

GET OVER YOURSELF and move one. You seem like a pathetic milquetoast.

If she’s even slightly chubby, say hello and ask her when the baby is due.

“Professional past” = prostitute

OP, nothing personal but you sound like a spineless moron.

Well, that's your second personal attack against me, r13, since r4 was your first. Will you just keep going at it repeatedly?

***yawns, checks watch***

r14 Nah, that was it. I asked a question, you responded weakly, then after continued reading, I came to the conclusion at r13. Carry on, and best of luck, sweetheart.

Kick her in the cuntbone? Slap her viciously?

I'm thinking r16's is probably the best advice so far.

Just ignore her OP and spend your energy on more important things. If you come into immediate contact with her say hello and wish her a pleasant conference and then move on. You don't owe her anything. She doesn't have any power over your life unless you give it to her.

Be the better person.

R18 and R19 — very sensible advice, but I’m here to cause messiness.

Stealth bragging-about-a-free-trip thread.

Simple...if you run into each other and she says, "Oh, Hi!" respond with, "I'm sorry...do I know you?"

R16 is what you want to hear, OP.

R11 is hilarious, but unnecessary.

R3 and R4 are basically the same thing, and this is what you ought to do, but you already know this.

I have to return to my company's "Mothership" annually for training. There are more people I look forward to seeing, by coincidence, than people I would dread. I hope I can channel the adult/mature option to acknowledge them, and yet NOT engage, should that time come. Good luck OP!

OK then R20 - OP should viciously slap that bitchy look off her face and then kick her in the cuntbone. More than once if necessary. She'll eventually get the message...

R24 Agreed.

It’s good to have options.

Tell her how she has kept her figure, and added so much to it!

Drop your guts next to her then loudly call her out for it.

Smile, but don't engage.

The nutty always make themselves into the victim. Narcissists always want to be the center of attention.

Best strategy is to give her NOTHING in any interaction. People like that DEMAND that you react to feed their egos.

I need more details, OP.

I would also just say a hello, exchange some minimal pleasantries, and then keep my distance.

[quote] exchange some minimal pleasantries

No... just no! "exchange some minimal pleasantries" pretty much means introducing one's foot into another's cunt bone.

I remember a time when gay men were known for their exquisite manners and skill at small talk.

I guess those days are over.

See if there is a fondue pot nearby..

[quote] I guess those days are over.

Indeed. That’s why I can’t take my car to a lesbian garage any longer.

When you haven’t seen someone in ten years, it’s odd to characterize them as “always” anything.

Neither can I, R34! But I'm not at all mechanically inclined, and everything I've done to my vehicles has been difficult to achieve, even with YouTubes guiding me.

Anyone can learn good manners if they choose to do so.