There are people in my workplace that I avoid as much as I can. It is not about pride, but because I wouldn't want to get into an issue with anyone at the workplace. This is why I am always focused on setting the record straight with anyone that wants to act funny towards me at the workplace.
Seriously, whenever someone have shown me that they shouldn't be trusted or have anything to do it, I will do my very best to keep them at an arms length. The only relationship that I'm going to have with them is what goes on at work and if I can avoid them at work, I will definitely do it.