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Martha
Devoted September 2019

Inviting Coworkers

Martha, on May 17, 2019 at 9:17 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
Ok there are two parts to this.

A small part of our team is in the office that I am at, but there is one guy that I don’t work with at all really, and he doesn’t come to the office much. I see him maybe once a month if that, and we just say hi. Since I am planning on inviting everyone else (like 5 people), do I invite him?

I also work heavily with a few people in other parts of the country, do I invite them at least to be courteous? If they were at the same office, I would invite them, otherwise I would feel bad to make them travel. I haven’t met them in person ever either.

We don’t want to have more than 150 show up, (135 or less would be ideal), since we have to spend a minimum of 15k, and don’t want to go over the minimum. So far our list is at about 140.

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Latest activity by Mrs. Ariza, on May 17, 2019 at 4:04 PM
  • Future Mrs. K
    VIP June 2019
    Future Mrs. K ·
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    I would only invite coworkers that you have a real friendship with so if you hang out with them outside of work, invite them. Otherwise I would pass.

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  • Kelly
    Super October 2019
    Kelly ·
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    I work in a relatively small satellite office & have been there for about 5 yrs. I’m inviting most of my co-works, with the exception of 2x. Both are newer hires & 1x I do not like.
    I also work quite extensively w/ co-workers in other countries. I am not inviting any of these co-workers.
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  • Martha
    Devoted September 2019
    Martha ·
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    That’s a good way to think of it. Some are quite a bit older and have kids, so I don’t necessarily hang out with them but we get lunch sometimes. Thanks!
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  • Martha
    Devoted September 2019
    Martha ·
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    I wouldn’t invite anyone I work with from another country, the people I am thinking of are just in a different state. But I think I’ve decided to pass on that and only invite a few of my local coworkers. Thanks!
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  • R
    Dedicated October 2017
    Rachael ·
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    This is the exact criteria I used to decide which coworkers I invited. I didn't invite anyone from my team even though I've worked with some off and on for years. I did invite three coworkers that I've hung out with after work and on the weekends.

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  • Fmv
    Super October 2020
    Fmv ·
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    I would only invite co workers you have a real relationship with. I am in the same situation and had to draw the line at only inviting the co workers i see daily and have a relationship with...and of course those co workers spouses
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  • Mrs. Ariza
    Devoted October 2020
    Mrs. Ariza ·
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    I would only invite those who you have a close relationship with not just because you say hi and bye.
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