Thanks for the advise. I was going to talk to her about work as you
suggested, but just really wanted to get that initial introduction
over with and asked her about herself instead of talking about work.
I probably should have done it your way because I was so nervous and
probably sounded stupid when talking to her. Anyways, atleast I was
able to overcome this fear and I feel like I accomplished a great
task, even if she doesn't really like me (which I don't know). She
did ask me a little about myself, so hopefully that is a good
sign :). Now I just need to keep it up and see where it goes from
here. Thanks again.

> I'd suggest trying to find a totally neutral reason to strike up a
> conversation with her. Don't approach her as if you are trying to
> approach HER- just approach her as another worker. The few times I
> managed to strike up minor friendships with co-workers it was
usually
> begun by talking about work- asking them a question about how to do
> something, griping about something unfair that just happened,
> gossiping about another co-worker. Just find a good excuse to say
> anything to her job related and see where it goes from there.
>
> And you can use the work excuse to keep[ from being embarassed. If
> you think she is uncomfortable around you then tie up the
> conversation and let that be the end of it. But (as I think is
more
> likely) she simply answers your question then play it by ear. Use
> work related stuff to strike up more conversations over time and
> slowly but surrely shop talk will segue into other areas as you
relax
> and she becomes comfortable with you as a person. And just see
where
> that goes.
>
> Hope that helps. I know it sounds easier than it probably is, but
> you either take the small steps or accept that you are going to
stay
> where you are.