How are you today?

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Okay, Daz. My naive side was showing again, huh?

It was my female friend who work with them that defended and told me about it. According to her, Nick (kind of) asked them not to make fun of me. But to what length, I do not know.

But okay, I got what you were saying. I'll continue to stay away from those guys. But as for Nick, can I still respond to his hello? Because he still says hi to me when we stumble into each other.

Another thing, what if the other guys suddenly say hello? Should I reply their hellos back?

There is no reason to not be polite, no matter what has or will happen, manners and respect are #1 always, so there is no reason to stop you from saying 'Hello' or even having an office chat with Nick....BUT he is a collegue, not a friend, so whatever happens between you and Nick, stays at work, nothing more nothing less