11 out of the 15 people in my office is attending a baseball game. I decided not to go b/c I don't like baseball and I have to study. Am I wrong for not going? I accidently said, I don't want to go b/c I do not like baseball. Is that rude?
2007-06-19 08:51:16 · 26 answers · asked by Guy's baby 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I DO NOT THINK IT WAS ACTUALLY RUDE BUT I WOULD HAVE JUST DECLINED DUE TO MY NEED TO STUDY...I WAS ALWAYS TAUGHT THAT A SIMPLE NO THANK YOU WAS BEST ...BUT THEN AGAIN MY FAMILY IS VERY SOUTHERN...LIKE IF SOMETHING I FELT WAS JUST ICKY WAS BEING SERVED ALL I COULD SAY IS NO THANK YOU...TO SAY ANYTHING LIKE I DONT LIKE OR THAT IS ICKY WOULD HAVE IMPLIED THAT THEY WERE OFFERING SOMETHING OFFENSIVE...BUT THERE AGAIN AFTER WORK BASEBALL GAMES I THINK ARE A DIFFERENT SITUATION AND STUDYING IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT I THINK...
2007-06-19 09:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not rude at all to be honest about it! Only if you belittled them for liking it, that'd be rude, but just stating that you personally don't like baseball isn't wrong at all. It might be an idea to tell they you'll gladly join them for some other outing if/when it comes up, so you show them it's not just an excuse not to spent time with them, but if you have a generally good working relationship there's really no need for that even.
2007-06-20 02:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it's not rude. I mean when ya think about it, it's almost more polite than 'no thank you'. 'Cause this way you told 'em why you didn't want to go without them having to ask.
Granted, it's really none of their business, but this way they know not to ask you again. And you know they would've asked why not... Honesty is honesty. As long as you didn't say it a rude tone, you weren't rude; you were honest.
Besides, what's done is done. Why put so much worry into the small things, anyways? You won't have worry left when ya need it that way... And if you still feel bad, just ask how the game went. That's always polite, right? To show an interest?
Luck
2007-06-19 16:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by Twili 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, especially if someone has to buy the tivkets you are doing them a favor of not wasting there money to buy the ticket. just say something like i wasnt trying to be rude i just have a lot of other stuff to do and baseball isnt really my favorite.
2007-06-19 18:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by megleg88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No thats not rude, school should come first, because its more important. But its also ok if you don't like baseball, but sometimes when you're with friends you should be open about going places.
2007-06-19 15:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by Ms. Keda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your boss going? You should probably go it's just a couple hours out of the day. It's a good idea to establish a relationship with your team at work. You do spend most of your day with these people. Besides you should always take advantage of an opportunity to get to know your boss on a more personal level.
But to answer your question, no it's not rude.
2007-06-19 15:55:24 · answer #6 · answered by Cherry Darling 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
while not rude it sings that you might not be a team player. In the future if you are ever invited out again go! Outings like this a great opportunities to better get along with your coworkers and show management that you are a team player.
2007-06-19 19:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by yeah , yeah whatever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guys baby,Hon that is not wrong nor rude ! I am proud of you for not going with the flow. You know what you like and dislike, that is admirable !
2007-06-19 15:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by lonewolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have left out the part about not liking the sport. But it's your right.
2007-06-19 16:33:18 · answer #9 · answered by OohLaLa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to the game is about networking and building relationships with people in your office. What you said was essentially as rude as "You people are not interesting enough to get me to go with you."
2007-06-19 16:18:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋