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to tell old friend that I don't like his old friend being on our quiz team

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BadAtMaths2 · 29/06/2022 16:32

I go along to a pub quiz - I enjoy it - being going about 3 years every 2 or 3 weeks. A friend set it up and 4 or 5 of the group of a possible 7 go.

The friend who set it up has now invited a new person, a very old friend of his who has just moved to the area. I don't like him. He's a bit creepy and makes quite sexist jokes.

Do I just stop going or AIBU to say - "Oi - what you doing inviting creepy on to our laid back quiz team??"

I think in reality I'm just going to wait and see if creepy is going before I go.

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MangoBiscuit · 29/06/2022 16:35

Can you ask him if his joining was a one off. If he says no, ask him if he's always that sexist? Maybe point out that it somewhat ruined the evening for you.

Alternatively you could tell Creepy to shut up next time he spouts sexist shite.

Whowhatwherewhenwhynow · 29/06/2022 16:35

If you are good friends then yes mention it. I would try to think of a couple of specific things that he’s done that made you feel uncomfortable.

I don’t think you can expect him not to invite him if he’s close friends though, but at least he’ll know the situation. He may not have noticed not everyone enjoys his friends company as much as him.

Alternatively start sorting out your own team.

MangoBiscuit · 29/06/2022 16:36

Sorry, that wasn't clear. I meant ask your friend about Creepy.

TeapotTitties · 29/06/2022 16:37

If he's making sexist jokes then pull him up on them.

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 29/06/2022 16:38

How does your friend react when he makes sexist jokes?

Homewardbound2022 · 29/06/2022 16:45

I started a pub quiz team with friends and manage booking/payment.
Because we're all expats, the team's composition has naturally changed over time.
On several occasions, a member or I will invite someone to make up the numbers and this has had varying degrees of success! Personality clashes, argumentative, etc. But that's the way it goes.
Bide your time, go and enjoy yourself, sit at the other end of the table, and so on. It's not like you have to share an office with the old boy on a regular basis and he may not become a regular quizzer anyway.

Whereismumhiding4 · 29/06/2022 16:47

It'd be best to have a word with friend who invited him. That the friends sexist comments make you uncomfortable and give a
examples.

It's very difficult as sometimes it isn't @the more the merrier" and one unpleasant person can ruin the evening for everyone. What do the others on the team think? Can you find out subtly?

BadAtMaths2 · 30/06/2022 06:59

@Homewardbound2022 wise advice. Thank you.

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Crayfishforyou · 30/06/2022 07:23

Next time Creepy cracks a ‘joke’, look blank and say ‘I don’t get get it’. He will probably smirk and say something similar again. keep going with the blank ‘I don’t get it’. Once he explains the ‘joke’ keep looking blank and say ‘oh. Ok….’ shrug and move on.
Do it every single time.
He’s looking for a reaction; shock, laughter, groans etc. Refuse to give him one.

SmileyPiuPiu · 30/06/2022 07:31

What happens when he makes these "jokes" does no one say anything to him? Do people just sit in an awkward silence?

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