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Thanks for all the replies. Actually, it's the person that's going away that doesn't much care for or have anything in common with the 1/3 I am referring to. Maybe I should have said that earlier. It's so the person leaving enjoys his "going away" party. Does that change the feedback?
Thanks for all the replies. Actually, it's the person that's going away that doesn't much care for or have anything in common with the 1/3 I am referring to. Maybe I should have said that earlier. It's so the person leaving enjoys his "going away" party. Does that change the feedback?
I don't think so, unless the guy leaving wants to do the inviting. If he's hosting the party he can invite whoever he wishes.
I don't think so, unless the guy leaving wants to do the inviting. If he's hosting the party he can invite whoever he wishes.
Are you the one sending out the invitation? If that's what he wants, you can respect his wish, but you may bet he target of anyone's hurt feelings if they weren't considered. Be prepared for that.
If I were you, I would invite all of the coworkers and they will make their own decision whether to attend based on their experiences with the other guy...the 1/3 he does not like will probably not attend and you will still have harmony in the work place after he is gone!
I agree that everyone should be invited, only because this is a lunchtime function. It's not a function that's taking place after work, to which you could have a more exclusive guest list. It will be obvious who is and who is not at the lunch, so at least the entire office was invited, whether or not they choose to attend.
Thanks for all the replies. Actually, it's the person that's going away that doesn't much care for or have anything in common with the 1/3 I am referring to. Maybe I should have said that earlier. It's so the person leaving enjoys his "going away" party. Does that change the feedback?
He's leaving. You are staying.
You have to work here when he is gone. Everyone should be invited.
Yeah, I think I'd feel pretty left out and crappy if the next day the 2/3 are all talking about how great the meal was and how much they're going to miss who and did you see what Jimmy did with those meatballs? and hahaha. I'd hate to be apart of that 1/3. Most likely, the 1/3 probably won't show up anyways, so it wouldn't hurt to ask.
By inviting most of the office you've made it a company function. If you leave out 1/3, you can cause resentment in the office. Put the shoe on the other foot: how would you feel if most of the office got invited to a function and you were left out? Like ani said, those who do know or like your co-worker won't show up and if it's their choice not to show up, there's no resentment.
agreed, and the guy who is leaving won't be the one to deal with all that resentment, you will.
I'd invite everyone and who comes, comes, who doesn't, doesn't.
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