2006-12-24 10:14:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Whatever you do, don't make excuses. If/when you do that, when the excuse fades, so does your right to refuse. If you say "I'm busy, " then they will wait until your schedule frees up, and then approach you again. It's best if you just simply tell them that you are a private person, and don't really enjoy the things they do. I used to have your same problem, my coworkers always wanted me to join them at the bar to hear live music. I dont' like to mix business and pleasure, nor do I enjoy live music at the bar. I finally realized that simply telling them that I really like to do solitary things on my time off, really helped them to understand that I would probably not ever join them at the bar. They were not offended, they understood my passion for photography, books, other friends, was very important to me. Boundaries are important, you may establish them w/ out explanation and w/out feeling guilty.
2006-12-24 10:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by brandihoo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a working relationship, you do not go out ot lunch with them, you do not invite them for after work engagements and you decline their invitations. Have a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year! God bless****
2006-12-24 18:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, very politely turn down any advance or invitation they make using i don't know your family or friends as an excuse, and eventually they'll take a hint
2006-12-24 18:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by no_bsht 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you on't mix work and pleasure. I used to and got burned a few times, now I have friends inside work who aren't friends outside of work and they don't know my personal business.
2006-12-24 18:18:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them your parole officer requires a background check on anyone wanting to associate with you outside of your job.
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2006-12-24 19:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hm just tell them you're busy like you have to do something with your dad you promised or that you're going out with girlfriend that night or that just tell them straight forward "you smell, and i don't like you as a person and your character, me and you go together like oil and frozed yogurt so we wouldn't get along" bye.
2006-12-24 18:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that you will give them a call when you get some free time........
2006-12-26 18:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always be busy when they want to go out.
2006-12-24 19:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Act nice but do not be too available.
2006-12-24 23:07:03 · answer #9 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVoid them and don't talk to them much.
2006-12-26 02:38:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋