What do you think about friends making last minute plans with you?
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The difference is that when you have deadlines and a busy schedule, there is more of a need to a heads up ahead of time. I have a lot of work that needs to get done and I am the only one that can do it. I can't just take a half day off on a whim or go to a bar till 2am on a Monday. Like tomorrow there are certain things that have to get done. If someone is on a vacation, they can plan ahead if they want to see me.
yea but you have to let your friend know YOUR expectations to plan ahead. YOU must communicate your advance scheduling needs. and the friend will accomodate them if he/she wants to see you.
simple as that my friend. dont get worked up over it
I was kind of irritated that he sort of blew off my attempted phone call, but was hoping I would just drive an hour to go to a bar on a late Mon nite. Isn't it rude? I feel the start of a sore throat or something, so I guess I'm more irritated than usual.
If someone is on a vacation, they can plan ahead if they want to see me.
Well maybe, but not in my experience... The person coming in from out of town only has so many evenings, and probably has lots of people to see, so if you want to see him, you may need to be flexible.
If you really want to see him, give him a little leeway. He's only in town for a limited time...
I do prefer to plan, but sometimes I'll get an urge to go do something at the last minute and see if someone wants to join me. It doesn't hurt to ask. Now, if your friend does this all the time, late at night, I would tell him not to count on you in those instances and explain why.
If someone is on a vacation, they can plan ahead if they want to see me.
I agree.
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Originally Posted by bouncethelight
Well maybe, but not in my experience... The person coming in from out of town only has so many evenings, and probably has lots of people to see, so if you want to see him, you may need to be flexible.
If you really want to see him, give him a little leeway. He's only in town for a limited time...
Obviously from the responses there are many who simply don't have the ability to be off and running at a moment's notice so I agree with Felix on this one. I'm one of them.
People on vacation normally have a lot of flexibility but often simply don't understand that working people often have very tight schedules which prohibit them that luxury. I've turned down many a last-minute request to get together for just that reason but likewise haven't had a problem meeting up with someone who communicates with me beforehand, tells me their schedule and asks what would be a good time for me. Common sense, common courtesy.
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