We all have them: friends who can sometimes be too obnoxious to realize that they are very difficult to have plans with. They make party planning a nightmare; they usually object to certain dates and times until they settle on a schedule that's "perfect" for them. Sometimes it's better to just exclude them from plans and just see if they will make it anyway.
At times, we may also find ourselves in these kinds of situations. It could be because of a crazy month at work or a personal project that we are engaged in. We want to fit as many events in our schedules as possible and forget that other people's time is important too. In any case, here is a list of 8 kinds of people who make the lives of organizers hellish.
1. Talk to my secretary
Some people require two to three weeks of advance notice. They have such a busy social (and work) calendar that it is almost impossible to ask them out for a quick meet up. They will "get back to you" after checking with their assistants or their personal organizer. They have a tendency to reschedule, and will get offended if you don't adjust to their time.
2. What's RSVP?
There are also those friends who just say yes to anything but don't show up at the event. Something came up. They can also totally ignore your invitation or respond ten days after you send your text message blast. They don't seem to grasp the idea of an RSVP, and have no respect for the careful planning and budgeting that you did just to make sure that you have enough food for everyone. And how you had to bump off your boyfriend's brother just so you can fit one more person on the guest list.
3. You need to come over
You're such a good friend that you will do anything to just see your pal. It doesn't matter that he doesn't seem to want to stray off too far from his house. It's always the coffee shop right across his village, or the mall located a few blocks from his office. And you have to pick him up.
4. I'm free whenever
He says he is free whenever. Just call him and he will meet you at a moment's notice. But guess what? He is never available. He always comes up with an excuse not to see you. There goes your impromptu plan to use him as a winger at this new bar tonight.
5. I'll bring a friend
You're in town for a couple of days and you want to have a serious conversation with your best friend whom you haven't seen in months. You just found the love of your life and you are dying to share the good news. Nothing like a fun conversation with someone who understands how difficult it was for you to even consider commitment. You call your friend and he says he will be happy to meet you. But he's bringing a friend.
6. I'll call you when I'm done
And then there's the guy who has no regard for other people's time whatsoever. It's 7 PM and he's still at work doing overtime. You planned this reunion for quite some time and are very excited. You call him to check on his whereabouts (you are already at the restaurant, of course) and he says he is almost done. He will be there as soon as he finishes. But he has no idea how long it will take.
7. Meet me right now
Some people think that being in their presence is in itself a blessing. They are God's gifts to mankind, so to speak. They will send you a message letting you know that they are doing some errands at the mall and that you should take this opportunity to spend some time with them. Because you have nothing better to do with your life.
8. Always late
And then there's the person who is always late. Even when you lie about the actual time of the event. They don't care that you have to get inside the venue early to get good seats or that your reservations could get cancelled if the party is not complete at the designated time. And usually, this guy lives just a few minutes away.
But then again, they are our friends and we love them nonetheless. All it takes is a sweet apology or a free dinner, and everything is back to normal. And besides, we sometimes find ourselves being that person. Still, these bad habits need to be changed. We should learn to respect each other's time.
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