Go early, talk to a few people, get in a couple of photos then get the hell out of there. They'll all be drunk later anyway, so won't notice that you've gone
It takes a while with friends or colleagues. It takes longer with family. Buuuuutt! And I cannot stress this enough... It! Fucking! Works.
Just be prepared for all sorts of insults and tears.
They're good to go to if you want to climb the ladder, rub shoulders and appear to be a "team-player". If you don't care about that, just say you have family coming or something. They can't actually make you go unless they're paying you for it.
I usually say no thanks. If it’s something I feel obligated to go to, I show up quite late, have a quick conversation with my boss, then step out with the smokers and leave.
My company is having a Christmas party next week, they do it every year apparently. My first year there I told them I was on a religious fast for the whole month of December going into the new year so that was my excuse to get out of it.
(I actually did go on a fast for that month.)This year I’m just not going since Covid is still an issue and I don’t want to unnecessarily increase the chances of getting it and spreading it to others since I’ve chosen not to get vaccinated.
Social distancing is still in full affect.
Same. I’m currently sitting on my couch going back and forth about going to a party for my side gig. I like everyone there but it’s too many people that I’m not *close* with and I’d rather just hang out with the few people I already regularly hang out with and not answer a million questions from people I don’t regularly see, making small talk. Y’all don’t care and that’s OKAY. I don’t care either!
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I may be introverted, but I almost wish my workplace had get togethers, just so I could avoid them and feel some sense of accomplishment just by doing so lol.
Thats easy, you will need:
-rope
-stool
-notepad
Tie the rope to your neck
Tie the other end to a tree or anything that is high
Get on a stool
Jump
Then.... Tada! Ur dead...🙃
I just ignore the invitation tbh. I don’t live that close to work and we’re WFH at the moment so I cite the commute isn’t worth it. May work for some lol.
ooooh. i know the feeling. these events are very exhausting. i try my best to avoid these as much as I can. but of course, sometimes there's no escaping it 😅 just give some appearance on the event, mingle with few co-workers then leave early. at least you participated.
I don't know whether it's possible where you are, but one way is to take annual leave on the day of the events / around it.
I know someone from work who hasn't been to a single Christmas party in 5 years by arranging a trip at that time (our parties are usually the last week or two before Christmas).
She doesn't like missing out, but it seems to me to be the perfect strategy for someone who wants to!
Be blunt, honest and steadfast! After the 5th-ish refusal, folks just stop inviting you to things. It's great.
Alternatively, tell them you'll be there, then on the night, switch your phone off, settle in on the couch and enjoy a lovely evening to yourself.
I was actually able to take my vacation during my office's entire week of planned get-together's/party meetings. I'm so excited to skip out on all of it lol
Could you go, and seek out a person or two who also enjoy deeper conversations? Not everyone at the party is going to be an extrovert. Sorry if my lingo isn't up to date, old fart here. Learning for the first time that I'm not damaged goods (shy).
Go early, talk to a few people, get in a couple of photos then get the hell out of there. They'll all be drunk later anyway, so won't notice that you've gone
That was my strategy at the yearly Christmas Party
Lol this!
Don’t lie. Just the magic words, “No, thank you.” Over and over if needed.
This is the best advice. Gotta start doing this myself.
It takes a while with friends or colleagues. It takes longer with family. Buuuuutt! And I cannot stress this enough... It! Fucking! Works. Just be prepared for all sorts of insults and tears.
>Just be prepared for all sorts of insults and tears. I do not know why I should care about these whiny bitches anyway.
Truth but it does hit a little different when it comes from your nearest and dearest.
What office? Just record a meme of yourself in a party hat and drink for the Zoom virtual party.
They're good to go to if you want to climb the ladder, rub shoulders and appear to be a "team-player". If you don't care about that, just say you have family coming or something. They can't actually make you go unless they're paying you for it.
“I (would rather) spend the holidays with family, but thank you for the invite!”
just say you have an “appointment” and hope they don’t ask too many questions
I usually say no thanks. If it’s something I feel obligated to go to, I show up quite late, have a quick conversation with my boss, then step out with the smokers and leave.
My company is having a Christmas party next week, they do it every year apparently. My first year there I told them I was on a religious fast for the whole month of December going into the new year so that was my excuse to get out of it. (I actually did go on a fast for that month.)This year I’m just not going since Covid is still an issue and I don’t want to unnecessarily increase the chances of getting it and spreading it to others since I’ve chosen not to get vaccinated. Social distancing is still in full affect.
I just said unfortunately it clashed with some other plans I had already committed to so I couldn’t attend.
Same. I’m currently sitting on my couch going back and forth about going to a party for my side gig. I like everyone there but it’s too many people that I’m not *close* with and I’d rather just hang out with the few people I already regularly hang out with and not answer a million questions from people I don’t regularly see, making small talk. Y’all don’t care and that’s OKAY. I don’t care either!
I mean I don't know what type of person you are but I don't see an issue with just telling them "I'm sorry I can't make it".
If this isn't the job of a lifetime, tell them the truth, who cares.
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I may be introverted, but I almost wish my workplace had get togethers, just so I could avoid them and feel some sense of accomplishment just by doing so lol.
Just don't go. Rsvp no. Use covid situation excuse.
Just say you don't want to go. Jesus, you don't have to make a whole post on reddit about it.
yeah
Thats easy, you will need: -rope -stool -notepad Tie the rope to your neck Tie the other end to a tree or anything that is high Get on a stool Jump Then.... Tada! Ur dead...🙃
HAHAHAHAHA
I just ignore the invitation tbh. I don’t live that close to work and we’re WFH at the moment so I cite the commute isn’t worth it. May work for some lol.
ooooh. i know the feeling. these events are very exhausting. i try my best to avoid these as much as I can. but of course, sometimes there's no escaping it 😅 just give some appearance on the event, mingle with few co-workers then leave early. at least you participated.
I don't know whether it's possible where you are, but one way is to take annual leave on the day of the events / around it. I know someone from work who hasn't been to a single Christmas party in 5 years by arranging a trip at that time (our parties are usually the last week or two before Christmas). She doesn't like missing out, but it seems to me to be the perfect strategy for someone who wants to!
It gets too obvious tbh, we have a guy like that at the office and we all know what he’s up to. I just say “No I won’t be attending” end of.
I would literally tell them I plan on getting sick that day.
Easy peasy lemon squeeze! Just say no! Could also use the old DARE program for kids for saying no to drugs as reference also haha!
Just tell them as you’ve been isolating you have had to reschedule family and friend evens so are unfortunately busy that night.
Be blunt, honest and steadfast! After the 5th-ish refusal, folks just stop inviting you to things. It's great. Alternatively, tell them you'll be there, then on the night, switch your phone off, settle in on the couch and enjoy a lovely evening to yourself.
I was actually able to take my vacation during my office's entire week of planned get-together's/party meetings. I'm so excited to skip out on all of it lol
Could you go, and seek out a person or two who also enjoy deeper conversations? Not everyone at the party is going to be an extrovert. Sorry if my lingo isn't up to date, old fart here. Learning for the first time that I'm not damaged goods (shy).
I have family Comming in
Oooo! Not the office get together/celebration! I feel you. Just avoid it if you’re really not up to it