Advice regarding rude people?

[pdcorlis]

If the question really is "Is Mr. <co-worker> around?"

The correct response may be to look at the empty chair, turn to the questioner and say "Nope."

[Sammac]

If the question really is "Is Mr. <co-worker> around?"

The correct response may be to look at the empty chair, turn to the questioner and say "Nope."

I would also recommend, ''Nope".