You know, jewelery, makeup, purses, etc…
It’s getting pretty old. I never go. I don’t agree with these types of parties because it’s shrouded in a “friendly” light but it’s actually just a sales gimmick to make the “host” money. I don’t think that people should invite other people to these unless they want to lose friends.
ANYWAY. After that rant.
My apartment manager has one of these ridiculous parties every month or so. Every time she puts a flyer (or an “invitation”) on my door. It’s always after I get out of work and she knows it. It’s kind of annoying because she holds these parties in the apartment club house and that’s right where my designated car parking spot is, so she chastises me every time my car is there and I don’t go to her party.
It’s getting so bad I’m thinking of moving. What do you guys think I should do?
Sell House Quick
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Can you swap for a different parking spot? lol…
I’d be tempted to just tell her that it’s nothing personal but you don’t enjoy those types of parties. You could say you appreciate the thought, but you’ll probably never attend so please take your name off the list and give your spot to someone else who might be a better customer.
Put it in a note if you can’t do it in person.
Have a simple reason why you can’t attend them. You are busy at work and therefore tired and when you’re home, you want to relax and go to bed early.
If you keep repeating this she’ll do one of two things, first is ignore and keep pestering you in which you keep repeating your statement, second she will get the hint and leave you alone.
There is another thing you could do and that’s when she’s having a party, join a friend for a movie, or go to the library for a quiet read and aim to get home when the party has finished. If you do get home and she catches you, all you need to say with a sad smile on your face, “I’m so sorry, I haven’t got home yet and it’s been a long day. Goodnight”.
But lets face it, the more people she invites the more money she’s going to make so she’s going to keep pestering.
KD
BBG gave you the perfect answer. I’ve been in the same situation several times, Tupperware (we use butter containers) Jewlery parties, gawdy junk. Mary Kay, makes your face break out. Naughty Lady parties, how many vibrators does one need? and those stupid Pampered Chef gatherings, more garbage for the appliance graveyard. I told people that I dont enjoy those parties because I would feel tempted to buy something that I didnt really need or want. If they dont like it, too bad. You dont have to move. She’s using her job as apartment manager to sell her crap and exploiting the tenants. I bet you arent the only one that she is making uncomfortable. I admire you for standing your ground.