At the Office where you work they are taking a collection up for a co-workers parent that passed away (flowers). You really don't care for this fella, what do you do?
2007-03-07 13:02:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Now is not the time to show your dislike ... you will create more of a stir by outright not giving anything because you don't like him. It's only a few dollars ... it doesn't mean that you like him, it just means that you are paying your respects to a human being.
Who knows, this may touch him, and people may start to like him. He may have been so unlikable if he was taking care of a dying parent, if that was the case.
2007-03-07 13:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by Reserved 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Still throw in a dollar or 2. I had 2 ex co-workers die last year ( I don't work there anymore) & I didn't go to the services for the one I didn't care about. I didn't like him, didn't hate him).
2007-03-07 21:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw in a loonie or two - I'm sure there's worse ways you've spent a buck! No need to be extravagant, but you don't want to be "that guy" who never contributes. When you need a hand, there will no one there for you if you don't!
2007-03-07 21:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Baby boy arrived March 7th! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your share in - you never know when your opinion of that person will change. And bottom line - we are all related in some way, so just help take care of each other, we are all we have!
2007-03-07 21:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by happy_southernlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you will be sending a card....Then pick up a simple card and write your sympathies in it...
It is the thought that counts...
*This person might change their ways..and attitude towards you...never know when you are going to need a friend!
2007-03-07 23:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd still contribute. The death of a someone's loved one isn't the time to hold grudges.
2007-03-07 23:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me yesterday. I didn't even know the employee, who works in a different building, but his son was killed and I gave $2. I felt bad for him, even though I didn't know him.
2007-03-07 21:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by David M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Politely let them know your tight on money and cannot contribute at this time.
2007-03-07 21:07:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋