Ask Jack: Thanksgiving Entertaining, head of the jacket, the work week

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Help! My boss invited me for Thanksgiving dinner. (. The people in the office know that I am single and live far from my parents), I do not want to go - but I * have * to go? So confused.

You should not go. Make no mistake, this was a very good deal (thanks to the generous boss), and you should take comfort in the fact that you are your superiors not completely rejected by you. But:

A) It is possible that the boss has compassion come not quite so pathetic with you; I will.

B) You do not want the office, the boss think unknown, right?

C) If this limit of work / home, it is difficult to cross again. AND ...

D) can be the hardest meal in the history of mankind.

But how do you handle it? Easy. You have received an invitation from his "cousin". If you "friend" that the boss might offend say - his friend is more important than me, but exceeds office blood nest 10 times out of 10. And no one knows how many cousins do not even probably know ..?!?

Then ready in your head after work of Thanksgiving . You should be able to simulate it pretty well; They have been dinner and seen in movies and TV rental. Check football matches, as it is always good for a little chat. Good luck, and do your best for your imaginary family.

Kelly said:

My boss is the worst. He often commented on my clothes. And when we go to meetings, she insists that I wear a suit jacket she keeps in her office. What can I do?

Hmm, looks like someone is not invited to Thanksgiving dinner. There are a few ways to look at it. A Human Resources representative or a company manual to see if there is a dress code. A boss will likely recommend a certain dress ("Dress for the job you want, not the job you have"), but can not everything the company did not necessary in the guidelines. You could even enter the harassment , At some point, you might want to report the behavior, but only you can decide. All I can say is that if you do not want "the game" and not. Life is too short. But maybe bring your own "nice" section to keep at work, so that you never still to reuse this jacket fear.

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