| Topic Name: |
Office Parties |
| Message Name: |
pay |
| Date Posted: |
07/07/2004 |
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I'm in a pickle here. I started with my company less than two months ago. I joined a smallish team and one co-worker in particular has been extremely unfriendly towards me. I took the initiative with this person to try to be friendly, and it was not reciprocated. Even though he appears corgial with the others on the team, I'm convinced that he has a problem with me. I've never broached the topic but suspect that he may resent the level that I was brought in at.
I decided to just forget about it, but now, I've found out this this person is leaving the company. I've been asked to contribute to buy a cake and gift for this person and honestly, do not feel that it is appropriate. We have no personal relationship whatsoever. We're not talking about big money, but don't want to take part because of the way that this person has acted towards me.
If someone asks him directly, how do I handle this without looking like I'm the unfriendly one?
I'd love to hear from people that have been in this situation.
Thanks in advance. |
| Message: |
Assuming that most of your coworkers do not know about the bad air between the 2 of you, then not paying will just make YOU look like the asshole who didnt wanna contribute. In their minds it wont be about you not liking this guy, rather about them having to pay more money just because you are an unfriendly miser. Just pay would be my advice.
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