Why US people is always trying to invite me to have lunch with them?!
Why US people is always trying to invite me to have lunch with them?
I'm tired that every time I'm going to take my lunch "alone" there is always some body that tries to go with me, Arghhhhh. Can't they eat alone? Who likes to eat when some other person is talking and talking. After all when they talk and talk they are spitting in some degree over your food.
Oh, by the way you can't tell them that you don't want their company or they will attack you in a mean way. What to do
Answers:
JUST SAY ***NO***
Now wasn't that ***sew*** easy??? lol
You absolutely can tell them you want to have lunch alone. I would skip the "Arghhh" though.
I am American, however I like my space as well. There are times you just don't want to be bothered and you need to say that.
You can always go for the lie:
"No thanks, I have plans with my mother."
You can opt for the truth:
"No thank, I really just want to lunch by myself."
Or you can take the easy way out. Make your lunch and eat it in your car.
There is no excuse needed. You might seem curt, but you probably already seem curt having lunch with people you don't want to.
Just be blunt.....tell them you'd rather eat alone today because you have a lot on your mind that needs sorting out. or you can just find another place to eat lunch at that no one will find you..or tell them you need some time all to yourself today.
Do not worry. Take lunch when you want and just politely state that you already have plans. I frequently eat alone - sometimes turning down invitations with others just to get some 'down time' away from the work crew.
Option 2, bring lunch...
Strange group if they will make personal jabs just because you do not want to eat with them...sound rather immature.
Maybe your too likable LOL
Just say your eating alone today.. or your skipping lunch and taking care of personal business.
I usually open a book when I sit down for lunch, that seems to discourage unwanted table-mates!
That's when people get to know each other better -- the start of many lasting friendships.
Tell them you need your lunch time to decompress and that is the time you meditate. Then if they go along with you and you don't add much to the conversation, they will get the idea that you like silence when you have your meals.
because they know you'll pay