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AIBU?

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AIBU to be annoyed

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Sportygirl123 · 02/09/2016 12:47

My boss at work today announced that he wanted to have TGI Fridays for lunch. I have had breakfast and have brought a healthy lunch. He asked me if I wanted to go with him and I politely refused and he then said that he really wished that I would go with him and that he feels guilty for leaving me alone in the office (everyone else in the company is going). AIBU to be a bit annoyed?

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Sportygirl123 · 02/09/2016 12:48

By the way, I always make an effort to attend everything company related but today was just not in the mood to stuff my face with fast food!

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Lilaclily · 02/09/2016 12:49

Why are you annoyed? He was being kind saying it's a shame you aren't coming!

NoCapes · 02/09/2016 12:49

Not really sure why you're annoyed tbh?

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 02/09/2016 12:49

Yabu. A party pooper.

AnotherTimeMaybe · 02/09/2016 12:49

I don't get it either

Mybeardeddragonjustdied2016 · 02/09/2016 12:51

Unless he offered to pay then just enjoy the peace at work.

If he is paying then go and order 3 courses.

Buzzardbird · 02/09/2016 12:52

He was just being nice. Why are you annoyed?

RunningLulu · 02/09/2016 12:54

YABU. He's being nice.

Onehellofaride · 02/09/2016 12:55

Another one not sure what you are annoyed about

KinkyAfro · 02/09/2016 12:56

I'm too

AnotherTimeMaybe · 02/09/2016 12:56

Reading it again fucking hell I wish I had a boss like that!!

Champagneformyrealfriends · 02/09/2016 12:57

Have they already left? I'll go!!

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Sportygirl123 · 02/09/2016 12:57

Haha, thanks for the replies. You are all right. It's my time of the month and the smallest things have been getting on my nerves today . I need to get a grip! I think I took it the wrong way and was asked about 4 times before my answer was accepted.

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SugarMiceInTheRain · 02/09/2016 12:59

Yes YABU, there are still healthyish options at TGIs, you don't have to have chips with your meal! Just write off your packed lunch, lighten up and enjoy a meal out! Also, is it just me who wouldn't class TGIs as fast food?

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Sportygirl123 · 02/09/2016 12:59

You should go Champagneformyrealfriends . He is a great boss and always takes the office out for treats. Its the first time I said no, which is why I feet guilty which then quickly turned to anger. Can't wait for the weekend!!

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Sportygirl123 · 02/09/2016 13:00

I feel that TGIs is fast food heaven, SugarMiceInTheRain. I went last month and could not see one healthy option on the menu. Even the salads arn't healthy!

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PageStillNotFound404 · 02/09/2016 13:06

It depends if he was just being nice or trying to pressurise/guilt trip you into coming despite your refusal.

"That's a shame, are you sure? Okay, make sure you take a proper lunch break while we're out" is being kind.

"Oh no, I feel guilty leaving you, come on, it's only one meal, I wish you'd join us" is pressure and a bit disrespectful to the OP who is capable of making up her own mind and sticking to it.

Champagneformyrealfriends · 02/09/2016 13:10

I think I need to come and work with you sporty! Are you dieting? Sometimes when I'm being strict with myself and DH suggests a takeaway I get really pissed off that he's trying to derail my diet! So I understand really.

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Sportygirl123 · 02/09/2016 13:27

I am watching what I eat at the moment which is also why I probably got annoyed! And with it being Friday I already know I will be having a takeaway tonight with DP which again is why I did not want to stuff my face at lunch.

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