Some people is better remain working colleague

In this new employee of mine, I have learned a lot! I mean, I learned about how people behave, I learned not to be too naive and be more alert and careful.
I didn't like it because it means I'm not becoming myself who likes to talk and share. But damn! We can't share everything, we can't say even some nice things just because it will create different perception. Silly, eh? Can't I be sincere without creating any prejudice?

I got several conflicts with a colleague of mine, which I didn't bother too much because I didn't want to make a scene. Even though that person said somethings that supposed to hurt my feelings, but I chose not to take it. That person can think whatever she wants (ooopss...., it's a woman), and I'll just be myself. That person should open her eyes and her mind first before judging me. What I needed from her is her to show me how things operate around the office, what's the culture, etc. But no, I had to learn things the hard way, get scolded too. An unprofessional attitude I received from a person who's been working years ahead of me.

Same thing happened when I was in Bangkok last January. My mind was opened again when I saw how my colleagues from different countries acted. Some are friendly, some just minded their own business, some are fierce without reason, lol. My colleague from Philippines is a very nice person. I met her counterpart when I was in Shanghai for the training. He's a good friend too.

Now, a colleague from Singapore office, who's a Phillipino, made some comments about me which I didn't see it coming! She commented on how I'm supposed to be a good manager. Excuse me? We hardly talk during the event, and when we took a short break, she just said that? Unbelievable! Even my direct supervisor didn't complaint about me, and I know if she wants me to do right thing, she'd tell me.

In conclusion, when you work for a big corporation, you can only work there. Most probably, you may not be able to make friends, just because those silly reasons (yeah, I called it silly), and of course it's for the sake of your own safety.