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We don't miss you |
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By: TeamBhakta Date: November 24, 2019, 8:59 am |
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I have a bit of a problem. A co-worker took off of work for two |
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months (possibly longer.) None of us like her, so it's been a |
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relief to all. Unfortunately, this is also where she grocery |
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shops. She popped by the other day and asked (not jokingly) if |
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we miss her, if things are running less smoothly without her, |
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etc. I was a bit shocked she thought that. I could only come up |
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with "It's been too quiet here without you." Any suggestions for |
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other polite responses to her questions next time ? |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: Rose Red Date: November 24, 2019, 9:12 am |
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It's been fine. |
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We sure noticed your absence. |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: pierrotlunaire0 Date: November 24, 2019, 10:04 am |
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I love Rose Red's suggestion of: We have noticed your absence. |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: Kimberami Date: November 24, 2019, 11:12 am |
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Nothing's been the same since you've left. |
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Things are running as smooth as could be expected. |
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We've managed to hobble along without you. |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: jpcher Date: November 24, 2019, 12:35 pm |
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We got you covered. Enjoy your time off! |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: gramma dishes Date: November 24, 2019, 1:31 pm |
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^^^ We certainly are! :-* |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: SioCat Date: November 24, 2019, 1:46 pm |
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Not even a little bit. |
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I don�t like lying. |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: NFPwife Date: November 24, 2019, 4:02 pm |
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[quote author=SioCat link=topic=1414.msg42595#msg42595 |
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date=1574624799] |
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Not even a little bit. |
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I don�t like lying. |
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[/quote] |
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I don't either, but I also think not all truth needs spoken. |
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Hence the frequent complications in which I find myself. |
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I'd probably dodge the question and say, "Are you missing us?" |
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Or, "How are you doing?" |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: Aleko Date: November 24, 2019, 4:38 pm |
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How about 'it's not the same without you?' |
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Re: We don't miss you |
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By: Rose Red Date: November 24, 2019, 5:20 pm |
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[quote author=SioCat link=topic=1414.msg42595#msg42595 |
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date=1574624799] |
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Not even a little bit. |
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I don�t like lying. |
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[/quote] |
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All the other suggestions are the truth but won't create drama |
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and an uncomfortable work environment for all. It's not clear, |
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but the OP may need to work with this woman again if this is |
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just a break. Even if the woman had quit, she can't speak like |
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that to a customer. The OP doesn't want a reputation of being |
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unprofessional. |
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