DEAR ABBY: I am suddenly encountering workplace hostility from someone I thought was my friend. I'm not sure if I did something to offend this person or if there is some other reason. What can I do to get to the bottom of this? -- UNCOMFORTABLE IN TEXAS
DEAR UNCOMFORTABLE: It says in the Bible, "Seek and you shall find." In your case, it means ask the person what's going on and why there has been a change in attitude. That's the quickest way to learn the reason.