Third party perception BS in the workplace.
They have no clue what is really going on. They have not even attempted to know you in the slightest, despite your best effort to introduce yourself. Yet your the bad guy because they don't like the way you interact with another co-worker, because that's the perception and there is nothing you can do about it. And, of course, there is no recourse or defending yourself, because it is all done completely anonymous.
When did we stop being allowed to be human? I understand an appropriate level of professional decorum is required. But, when you are not allowed to be yourself in the slightest. All you end with up is a bunch of pent up, puckered butt, sour pusses. Not a fun environment.
PERCEPTION IS NOT REALITY!!!!!! ugh.