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I'm a pretty smart cookie myself, OP. Like you, I've given given advice about building relationships. I've approached it like any other skill that needs to be developed. I'm self-aware enough to take in someone else's comments, especially when I can see there's room for me to grow. Don't cry, start inviting people to lunch. A long time ago, in a very different position, I found myself isolated and derided. They thought I was arrogant and smug. One woman was so openly hostile, I was also in tears. A bit of relationship-building later, and they came to see me as the nerd that I am. Walls had to come down. I carried a "never let them see you sweat" motto that hurt me so much when it came to how I was perceived. I asked more about their work and shared my own struggles with assignments. We came together. My talents were recognized, sure. But so were the talents of everyone else.

You've been given a very difficult assignment: Learn to play well with others. There is no down side to this. Having grunt work to keep you busy is just one way Henry has allowed you the availability to work on relationships. This is not separate from your work, it is a vital part of it.

Perspective, OP, is everything.
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