This Saturday, the people at my job are having a dinner at a restaurant to celebrate the promotions of two of the people that work with us. We are a very small group in my department, and there are only around 7 or 8 of us total. My problem is, at 23, I am the youngest one in the work group, and everyone else is significantly older...ranging in age from earlier 40's, to mid 70's. Would it be inappropriate to ask my boss if I could invite one of my friends along with me so as not to be uncomfortable at the dinner? I know these are my coworkers, and i'm used to talking with them in a work setting, and not a social one....usually, I just avoid the get togethers. Do you think it is wrong of me, and not helping my networking and social skills by not attending these events? It's not like I have a commitment to go.... I love my job, I just really don't have anything in common with the people I work with. What would be appropriate...inviting someone along or not going at all?
2006-09-29
03:13:18
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