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   shitsu_tonka
   

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   Dear Auntie NewsBiscuit,

   What can I say to get out of tonight's work do other than the truth which is that I find my colleagues desperately dull and don't want to waste a Friday night making awkward small talk with them?

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   OllieP
   

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   It doesn't help you at all but reminded me of a Milton Jones tweet I read the other day:

   Been invited to a hair-washing party. Can't think of an excuse.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Vertically Challenged Giant
   

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   Tell them that you won't make it as you've been kidnapped, but not to worry and that you'll be back in work on monday

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   The All New Jeni B
   

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   You could try ringing or texting one of them at about 10pm to say you've just woken up in a field, and that you're all right except you appear to have a small incision in the back of your neck.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   jp1885
   

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   Become even duller than you colleagues, then they'll stop inviting you.
   Works for me...

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Basil_B
   

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   Oh yes I remember well the long line of flimsy excuses I used to churn out to cry off works get togethers. It got so bad that I was starting to get a reputation for being an anti-social twat when the plain truth was that I worked with these bastards eight hours a day five days a week and all I really wanted to do was hang out with some other people, if that was ok.
   These days I work with people who do not do works nights out which is part of the reason why I get on with them and have a good working relationship with them.

   All that bollox does not help you Shitsu but a good ole sorry but I just fancy a night in might work.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Scroat
   

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   Just don't go. When asked where you were, say "Oh No - was it last night? Do you know, I couldn't give a fuck..................."

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   waylandsmithy
   

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   An anonymous bomb threat to the venue in question normally solves this issue.

   Posted 2 years ago #

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