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Pat_B
I won't even go that far. Someone will buy a card and pass it around for everyone to sign. I'll slap my John Hancock on it and move on.
posted by
Talion_
on January 31, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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Ariala
I'm fortunate that I have a few real friends among those I work with. This person just isn't one of them.
posted by
Talion_
on January 31, 2009 at 4:16 PM
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adnohr
Subtlety is sometimes the best way.
I certainly hope they alter their plans. If not...
posted by
Talion_
on January 31, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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elinjo
I agree. Had I decided to go, I would've been uncomfortable and itching to leave too soon.
posted by
Talion_
on January 31, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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benzinha
Well, I have to mix it up every now and then to keep it interesting.
posted by
Talion_
on January 31, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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hazel_st_cricket
Evidently, I wasn't clear. The party will take place at a future date. Thanks for reading.
posted by
Talion_
on January 31, 2009 at 4:08 PM
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If you showed up, she would probably ask you your name. lol
posted by
muley12
on January 31, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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I'm always uncomfortable in social situations that involve strangers, or even acquaintances, so i would have said, "No," too. I mean, in my department, I haven't even seen some of the other teachers, and I've only been there a year and half, so when a recent retirement was announce, I shrugged. Didn't recognize the name. At least the party announcement didn't have a check-off sheet.
posted by
mousehop
on January 31, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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Now, if she'd done something remarkable on your behalf,
something beyond-the-call-of-duty, you'd be an ungrateful pup if you didn't attend. But an unknown individual who happens to work at your company? Two strangers who passed on the street, or rode the same bus to work. Maybe a Shoebox greeting card, enjoy your retirement...
posted by
Pat_B
on January 31, 2009 at 5:49 AM
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I, too, usually decline such invitations...I work PT and don't really feel
close to most where I work and certainly wouldn't drive back for these events.
posted by
Ariala
on January 31, 2009 at 5:26 AM
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Enjoyed these last two posts! Like the way you can get the message from Queen V without her having to put it in black or white..LOL! Also like the compassion for the retiring lady, but I'd have done the same, I think. Seeing the attendance sheet was passed around, I expect those organizing the evening would have time to get a smaller room, so the lack of attendees wouldn't be so glaringly obvious.
posted by
adnohr
on January 31, 2009 at 5:21 AM
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It seems to me, that you made a very sensible decision. At a do like that people want to concentrate on the people who have meant something to them, not on relative strangers. If you say yes to everybody, you end up saying no to yourself. Have a nice weekend.
Elinjo.
posted by
elinjo
on January 30, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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Your scenarios are always fun to experience and then ......not.
posted by
benzinha
on January 30, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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If they were going to throw a party for her, it seems they could've
gave you more of a notice, gawd. I would've wished her well and went home, just as you did. Have a great weekend.
posted by
hazel_st_cricket
on January 30, 2009 at 7:43 PM
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