Am I rude?

(Michelle) #1

So… typically I work from home and that suits me just fine. This week, I have to be in the office for all day meetings. yuck. A bunch of co-workers are coming in from out of town, and planned this dinner tonight for all of us. I’m a “maybe” on the invite, since, I have no interest in going out with them (and of course, who will walk my dog?? he’s got to go potty after long day).

I brought my own lunch (olives, some nuts, and bacon) and then I will probably convert to a NO for dinner cause I just don’t want to deal. If you were my out of town co-workers, would you think I’m a mighty B?

Give it to me, I can take honesty.

#2

No, I’m with you!

(eat more) #3

no!
especially since it is not good for puppers to hold their bladder too long!

it isn’t “rude” or being a B to have a “previous commitment that cannot be changed”…they don’t need to know it’s potty time and pajamas!

p.s. who cares what they think? LOL

(Michelle) #4

YES ^^^^^ this. Definitely not me. :grin:

(Bacon for the Win) #5

this. go home to the pups.

(Allie) #6

I always prioritise my dog. He means more to me than what any random people I have to associate with.

(Insert witty quote here) #7

Not at all! I WFH, too, and I don’t participate in any social events with my coworkers, other than the occasional​ lunch. Just not my thing. If they think you’re rude because of that, it’s their problem, really, not yours.

#8

I don’t think you are rude at all!

Dinner at home with the happily relieved pup! :slight_smile:

(Michelle) #9

Thanks all. Happy to report that I did go straight home and have dinner with my pup. He’s the best person I know anyway!! Planning for the same thing tonight. :grin: :dog2:

(Jessica) #10

Not rude. All the people I work with would absolutely understand the need to take care of the dog first.

(bren.mannin) #11

Not rude. You have to take care of a situation at home. Leave it at that. This is after hours and not required for your job. It’s nice if you are able. I would RSVP with regrets.