How do i handle being treated like this- can anyone give an opinion as to how i handle it ?

You might not know it, but you probably put out an air of arrogance, at least that is what they think,...because of your own insecurities...and this is making them fear you...and feel uncomfortable to you...you would be surprized what a smile can accomplish...I think it is you that is turning them off...not that you are doing it intentionally...but your fear and low self esteem is causing you to do it to protect yourself from any rejection