Neighborly advice needed re neighbors
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Neighborly advice needed re neighbors
| Fri, 11-30-2007 - 9:28am |
Hi, I am a work from home mom, (internet sales) so I am kind of both a working mom and a stay at home mom, (stay at home moms are working moms too because the work is every bit as hard!)but I am having a problem and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this.
One of my neighbors is also a work from home mom. She makes crafts and sells them. Once a year she has a Christmas get together with other crafters at her home and invites all the neighbors by
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Hey there,
I am all for turning the other cheek like you mentioned, but to me turning the other cheek means not hitting back.
Michelle, mom to Alec
Hi and thanks for responding. Yes I am thinking along those same lines.
Just because you are invited, doesn't mean you have to go or buy, regardless if it's the office/work or the neighbors. You can either politely decline the invitation to the neighbor's craft party or just not show up. It doesn't sound like they really expect you to go anyway. On the other hand, I would invite them to your open house even though you don't expect them to show up. It's the polite thing to do and can help defuse any problems over parking that might show up later.
Chris
The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett
You are so much nicer then me. I wouldn't invite people that I didn't actually
I believe firmly in the verse in the New Testament where Jesus talks about being nice to your enemy. It's like heaping hot coals on their head. Works for me.
Chris
The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett
Yes. We. Did.
Some I've gone to and some I've declined. When I do go, if I don't have the money or it's not something I want/need, I don't buy. Just enjoy the fellowship and food.
Chris
The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett
I wouldn't go out of my way to be mean but I can take a hint, you say you have nothing in common with me(what the one person told her) then
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