: I haven’t worked in an office for some time. I’ve been working remotely for years, and my last office job was at a small business with just a couple of guys. Related Articles I need to brush up on my etiquette.
At my last place, you could refer to “hitting the can” or whatever and no one batted an eye, but some might consider that a bit uncouth. What’s the best way of telling someone you have to use (or were in) the restroom? : This may shock you, but I think the best phrase is “I’m going to go to the bathroom.” Or, you could simply say, “Excuse me a moment” or “I’ll be right back.
” I’m amused by the classic, “I’m going to powder my nose,” but that can be misconstrued in an office. Best to just be simple and direct. We all go.
I belong to a league involving a large group of women. For many years we went away for an annual weekend. Everyone was invited.
The group has become larger over the past few years, and now the weekend invite goes only to those who went the previous year. Some of the other girls have told me they’re interested in going, but I’m not in charge. I refer them to the person who is.
I am sad that some are not included even though there are openings, and some are excluded because “she drives me crazy.” I have spoken to the person in charge only to be told that she’s in charge. It’s not a good feeling to be left out and I know I will be losing friends because of this.
How do I move forward from this? Is there anyth.