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Turning down offers to go to lunch
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:09 am
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:09 am
when you know they will pay...does it come across as rude?
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:10 am to mpar98
Are you busy? Just not want to go with that person? Don't like the restaurant?
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:19 am to mpar98
Why are you turning it down?
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:28 am to mpar98
I will say it is incredibly rude to start a thread and then not provide the necessary details for us to make a valid opinion. 
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:28 am to TypoKnig
have to talk to people all day...sometimes just need peace and quiet...sounds crappy I think
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:29 am to mpar98
Snob
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:37 am to mpar98
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have to talk to people all day...sometimes just need peace and quiet...sounds crappy I think
That would be rude if you answered their invitation with that response. Going to have to come up with a better excuse than that.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:38 am to TypoKnig
"No Thank You. I have plans. Maybe some other time"..
It's true even if your plans are to be by yourself.
It's sincere since you are being nice.
It's true even if your plans are to be by yourself.
It's sincere since you are being nice.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:49 am to mpar98
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when you know they will pay...does it come across as rude?
They don't like to hang out with you even when you're paying.
You must be really lame.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:56 am to mpar98
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when you know they will pay...does it come across as rude?
Yeah maybe. This situation depends too much on the context to give a better answer
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:59 am to JimMorrison
I'm in sales and make 3/4 appointments a day so I'm always faced with that. I always avoid it prior to and bring it up first.
I'll make an 11am appt and then say I have a lunch meeting at 12:30. Bam. Works every time
Of course if it's a big account of mine then yes we do lunch every once in a while but when you do it every day it gets old plus I don't want to be 400lbs.
I prefer to bring a sandwich and eat light.
I'll make an 11am appt and then say I have a lunch meeting at 12:30. Bam. Works every time
Of course if it's a big account of mine then yes we do lunch every once in a while but when you do it every day it gets old plus I don't want to be 400lbs.
I prefer to bring a sandwich and eat light.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:12 pm to mpar98
im the same way
i always make up some dumbass excuse and hope i dont get called out on it
the older i get the more i just hate people in general. would rather just be by myself then around others
thats whats so great about this place. i dont have to hear anyone of you speak or pretend to laugh at something that isnt funny. shite like that
i always make up some dumbass excuse and hope i dont get called out on it
the older i get the more i just hate people in general. would rather just be by myself then around others
thats whats so great about this place. i dont have to hear anyone of you speak or pretend to laugh at something that isnt funny. shite like that
Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:21 pm to Walt OReilly
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the older i get the more i just hate people in general. would rather just be by myself then around others
I'm not old, but I am the same way.
So far, living alone has been the best decision I've ever made.
I have a friend who gets so angry when he asks to hang out and I say no, but I don't have other plans. I'm like I JUST WANT TO BE HOME. ALONE.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:22 pm to LouisianaLady
this one is better
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You know what your aunt used to say, if you're lonely, get a cat. They live 13 years, then you get another one, and another one after that. Then you're done.
This post was edited on 8/21/14 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:25 pm to mpar98
I work through lunch every day unless I have an appt outside the office. I take breaks while I'm on hold or waiting on a call or email, but if I go to lunch, I end up working a lot later, plus lunch time is when I get a lot more done without too many interruptions. I also need a heads up if I'm going to lunch. I plan the day and can't suddenly drop things to go to lunch last minute. I'm on hold right now.
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:26 pm to LouisianaLady
Just tell em you are going through a bout of explosive diarrhea. Nobody questions that shite
Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:27 pm to mpar98
If it's once in a while, no big deal. If you do this on a regular basis, I'd say it could be a sign of some sort of social anxiety disorder. Developing personal relationships with others is important, particular for career development.
Just my two cents, which is worth exactly what you paid for it.
Just my two cents, which is worth exactly what you paid for it.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:35 pm to LouisianaLady
Nothing worse than invasive friends.
With lunch, just say you brought your own lunch if you don't feel like going.
With lunch, just say you brought your own lunch if you don't feel like going.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 12:35 pm to Mo Jeaux
I just turned my boss down for lunch a few minutes ago. Isn't the first time though.
He thinks I'm on a "diet" anyway. I just count my macros, so I could easily go eat lunch. I just didn't feel like it and I brought my own.
He's usually the only person I ever turn down for lunch.
He thinks I'm on a "diet" anyway. I just count my macros, so I could easily go eat lunch. I just didn't feel like it and I brought my own.
He's usually the only person I ever turn down for lunch.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:19 pm to bbrou33
I could eat lunch everyday with a salesman but only do it about once every two months. Salesman I deal with know I don't want free lunch or a turkey at Christmas. I'll buy my own lunch and turkey. Sell me a good product for a good price , deliver it when you say you will and stand behind it if it breaks. I will be a loyal customer and you can take your wife to lunch on your expense account and tell the regional manager it was me.
If I do eat lunch I normally eat by myself or with my wife. We meet for lunch or about once a month enjoy a late Friday lunch and enjoy a couple glasses of wine. Other than that mostly I don't eat lunch.
If I do eat lunch I normally eat by myself or with my wife. We meet for lunch or about once a month enjoy a late Friday lunch and enjoy a couple glasses of wine. Other than that mostly I don't eat lunch.
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