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Should I ask to be added to my friends dog walking whatsapp group?

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babyloveslisa6 · 23/05/2022 10:06

My local school mum friends have all known each other quite well for a while, and socialise together. I’ve started walking with most of them, mainly individually and some times as a group when they all meet outside the gates and I just happen to be there with my dog too. My question is, should I ask if they’re all in a dog walking WhatsApp group and may I be included? Or is that too intrusive? Many times I’ve arranged to meet one of them, but in the morning other members of the group have made contact with the person and they’ve joined too (which is lovely), but it would be nice to not always feel as though I’m asking everyone independently for walks, only to then watch them all walk off together every other day without me being asked because it’s been arranged on (I assume) a group WhatsApp. This group would’ve been started well before I started walking with any of them, hence I would feel a bit odd asking about it. Gaaargh, am I making this into a bigger deal than it is, getting myself in a state when they’re all walking together and I’ve not been invited?! I get on so well with all of them individually, but don’t feel very brave about approaching them about this! Thanks for any advice

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NoSquirrels · 23/05/2022 10:11

Well, at the moment you’re just assuming they’re in a WhatsApp group. You don’t actually know. Enquire with one of them that you get on best with - just say “Oh, it’s so nice to have company on dog walks. Is there a group WhatsApp or should I suggest one for a regular Friday/Weds/pick a day walk after the school run?”

Lolllllllllllll · 23/05/2022 10:15

I’d ask. PP has worded it nicely.

I’ve been the new person and I find you have to be a little bit pushy - people are busy so you have to slowly and subtly weedle yourself in.

babyloveslisa6 · 23/05/2022 10:44

That’s really great advice, thank you!

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babyloveslisa6 · 23/05/2022 10:45

Yes, very true! Thanks ever so much. I’ll build up the courage! It’s always so tricky when it comes to WhatsApp etiquettes!

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