Quick question, a work colleague's brother died recently and I'm being asked if I want to go to the funeral, which I don't. I've only worked in the place for 9 months and ain't that keen on funerals (not that anyone is obviously), so how do I say no without seeming insensitive?
Man, I see dead people.
Over the weekend my best friend in Chicago's father died, and this morning I learned that the grandparent of two different coworkers died overnight.
I guess this depends on who is doing the asking. If it's the office/work function, that's one thing -- but if it was the colleague himself, that would be another.
You don't.
Sometimes you do things you don't want to do out of respect.
Absolutely true. Stand-up man, this Jew is.
Which is why I think you'd consider going if you were personally asked... at least in support of the coworker if it were somehow meaningful to him.
Just say you have something else (important) on.
Which is also a valid answer... "a conflict". Hard to pull off if the funeral is during work hours, though.
Few weeks ago I gave angry feedback for my local church because they posted their newspaper for me. Of course they published that feedback on their next weeks newspaper. And guess what boys, got my first fan post today from some of the readers. :strong:
I can see it now:
Code:
Dear Church fucks -
Why are yasfsd gsdg sgdfg dfh. sgdlfg gfdgdfitr rgerge, ssdsgr! afk gerrgrep sdggf? Bleah.
-Lapa
sometimes i over-do-it
Are we talking Kate and dental emergencies here?