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Got a Caterer! Talk with Boss

February 10th, 2016 at 03:15 am

So I've been reading / browsing through some of the books I got from the library about communication. One I've been reading via the Kindle app (during work ...) is Crucial Conversations. Very interesting and very good. Am hoping I'll be able to learn some of the techniques.

I asked my boss this afternoon how she had learned to be such a good mediator / communicator. At a stressful meeting a few weeks ago between myself and a co-worker (one I've mentioned before as being a perfectionist .....) she basically mediated between us. The whole time she was so calm, cool, collected - while co-worker was on the attack and I was withering ...

This question led to a 40 minute discussion which I felt was pretty valuable. She was surprised when I told her that I thought she was confident and calm, etc. Funny how people see us as things we don't see for ourselves.

She also told me that my evaluation should be coming up in the next few days (I'd been biting my nails to not ask about it yet again ...)

Can I just say again how great a boss I have?

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After work today I met with a local cafe owner. He's going to do scones w/jam, finger sandwiches, fruit and veggie trays, cheesecake bites, etc. all for $160! (including tax!) for 20 people. They'll bring it and get it all set up in time for the reception to start. No delivery charge.

The person doing my alterations raved about their food.

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Question time ... I am wondering about the etiquette of this .... My mom was asking if I was going to do a formal FB announcement of place/time/registry. I don't know that I've ever seen anyone do that? Maybe I could make a post stating the day, and a link to our website for more info??

I *think* she wants me to do this for the extended friends of our family who aren't being invited, but may want to send something.

I'm just not really sure what the etiquette here would be. Emily Post of the FB age, where are you?

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Ouch! I had my doctor call in prescriptions for Allegra D 24 hr and Nascort spray. $43.xx for the Allegra D (30 day supply) and $50 copay for the Nascort!! I'm not sure how many sprays that works out to - need to figure that out to see if it works out more cheaply than buying it just OTC.

I did this mainly so I wouldn't have to go in so often to get more Allegra, but also so I could use my FSA money for my allergy stuff. Very many refills of this will use it up in no time ...

6 Responses to “Got a Caterer! Talk with Boss”

  1. VS_ozgirl Says:
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    It's great when you have great conversations with bosses/co-workers! As for the FB announcement - I'm pretty sure you can create a private group and post your details there rather than have them up for everybody to see.

  2. pjmama Says:
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    I've never really seen anyone do that either - and it almost would appear that you're inviting anyone you're connected to on FB to the event that way, right? Maybe just announce that you set a date and made a wedding website and share that link "for anyone interested in taking a look or learning how ___ and I met" (if you're putting details like that on the wedding site).

    I also like VS_ozgirl's suggestion of having a private group!

  3. creditcardfree Says:
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    No I have not seen a FB message by a bride for registry. Although, I don't think it necessarily wrong for your mother to communicate with relatives about where you are registered. Word of mouth is more acceptable. And if people want to give you a gift from a registry they will inquire with you, your mother or just go looking at common sites.

    What is the cafe where you are getting your food? It all sounds yummy!!

  4. debt-free by thir-ty Says:
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    I would advise against putting up a FB announcement because then others might assume it's an open invite or start bothering you for why they weren't invited. I think if people want to celebrate you and get you a gift when they're not actually invited, they'd just reach out and ask you or a close family member where you're registered.

    As for the catering, that is a steal! Our meals came out to about 40/pp which isn't terrible, but when you consider our 100 guests, plus taxes, service charges, etc., it's pretty pricey.

  5. Frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Thanks all. You echoed some of my thoughts oconcerns regarding the FB posting. I think I'll just tell my mom to send the website link to anyone who asks.

    CCF - it's High nooners. Smile
    Dfby30- yes I agree it's a steal. The local grocery store would've been about $10 pp.

  6. creditcardfree Says:
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    I've heard of it. Not sure I've eat their food. Good plan on giving out the link!

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