Work in a small team (10 of us) in a sales type business. It's often very stressful and people fall out with each other, shout and scream and generally bitch and moan all the time. I make it sound awful but it's actually not a bad place to work and the salary is amazing.
Issue is, I hate Christmas due to many childhood traumas and I've explained to a few colleagues that if I become a bit quiet and thoughtful, it's nothing to do with them, it's just me.
However, last week, our team and another went out for a meal and I wasn't invited. It was later explained that it was because they thought I wouldn't go because i hate Christmas..I was really upset to be the only one left out.
Today, the top boss came into the office and asked for a chat with me. Turns out, my lovely colleagues have complained that I've been quiet and withdrawn and making them feel uncomfortable. I was gobsmacked considering the arguments etc that happen on an almost daily basis and people were complaining about ME being quiet, even after I explained my reasons why. I never get involved in the arguments and get on well with everyone, or so I thought.
I now feel dreadful and look at my colleagues with suspicion as I'm not sure exactly which ones have complained.