One of the most unexpected and arguably most negative professional interactions I've had over the past few years was meeting somebody who said: "Hi, I haven't read any of your papers but I can't see why they were published nor what they add to our understanding". 
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I mean sure it's absolutely fine not to read my papers, and it's also fine to have negative views about me and my work and everything, but to say that to a junior colleague is really strange.
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OMFG! was this a senior researcher? Not seniority explains it, mind you, b/c being a total ass doesn't depend on experience.
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this would not be a good person to ask for career advice
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To be honest, I doubt I will ever interact with this person again or if I do I will do so with more of a "plan" let's say.
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If not, I'll wear a body cam! 
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