AIBU?
Not to sit out at lunch?
moutonfou · 19/06/2017 08:59
Whenever it's a nice day, it's become accepted that our lunch group at work will sit outside. But there's no shade, the sun's right overhead, aside from worrying that I've missed a spot with the suncream I also get really hot and sometimes feel faint when I go back inside. I already spent a lot of time in the sun yesterday as well.
But I feel like if I said I didn't want to sit outside they would then sit inside with me and I'd be ruining the fun.
I really don't mind just eating alone inside but not sure it wouldn't be really awkward to say that.
WWYD?
NavyandWhite · 19/06/2017 09:04
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goingonabearhunt1 · 19/06/2017 09:05
I agree with pp; I have this problem as I'm really not designed for heat so I take the opportunity for some quiet time. Or else you could wear a really big hat! It's never worth getting burnt/ill just so as to join in I don't think but then I really hate getting too hot or getting burnt.
NataliaOsipova · 19/06/2017 09:06
I'm exactly the same as you. I think just be honest - in a friendly way. "Would you excuse me today if I don't join you? I don't do very well in the sun, so you don't mind if I'm antisocial, I'll just be inside." I don't think anyone would think badly of that.
TathitiPete · 19/06/2017 09:09
I think head out with them at the start but move back in after three minutes. That way, as the others are already out, they won't stay in with you out of solidarity they'll stay in the sun because they're already there. If anyone goes with you it'll be all the more likely that they're moving because they also genuinely want to be indoors too.
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