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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 18:51:07 GMT -6
Need a ruling here. My coworker passed away a couple days ago, after a 2-year battle with liver cancer. She has three boys who attend U of I and was only in her mid-50s. Sad stuff. Anyway, I will be going to the wake Friday afternoon. The funeral is Saturday. What's my obligation there? I was never close with this woman, even on a work level. To be honest, I flat out didn't like her. She was a racist and one of the rudest people I've ever met. My boss was obviously much closer with her, as she worked at our office since basically its inception 25 years ago. I'll hang up and listen for my answer.
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Post by newper on Oct 29, 2013 18:55:39 GMT -6
Need a ruling here. My coworker passed away a couple days ago, after a 2-year battle with liver cancer. She has three boys who attend U of I and was only in her mid-50s. Sad stuff. Anyway, I will be going to the wake Friday afternoon. The funeral is Saturday. What's my obligation there? I was never close with this woman, even on a work level. To be honest, I flat out didn't like her. She was a racist and one of the rudest people I've ever met. My boss was obviously much closer with her, as she worked at our office since basically its inception 25 years ago. I'll hang up and listen for my answer. Personally, I would think the wake would be sufficient. I'm sure some of the folks from your work will go to the funeral -- those that were closer with her personally or worked closer with her. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 18:56:43 GMT -6
Need a ruling here. My coworker passed away a couple days ago, after a 2-year battle with liver cancer. She has three boys who attend U of I and was only in her mid-50s. Sad stuff. Anyway, I will be going to the wake Friday afternoon. The funeral is Saturday. What's my obligation there? I was never close with this woman, even on a work level. To be honest, I flat out didn't like her. She was a racist and one of the rudest people I've ever met. My boss was obviously much closer with her, as she worked at our office since basically its inception 25 years ago. I'll hang up and listen for my answer. Personally, I would think the wake would be sufficient. I'm sure some of the folks from your work will go to the funeral -- those that were closer with her personally or worked closer with her. Exactly what I was thinking. Gracias, Newper. |
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Post by peoria matt on Oct 29, 2013 18:59:01 GMT -6
Need a ruling here. My coworker passed away a couple days ago, after a 2-year battle with liver cancer. She has three boys who attend U of I and was only in her mid-50s. Sad stuff. Anyway, I will be going to the wake Friday afternoon. The funeral is Saturday. What's my obligation there? I was never close with this woman, even on a work level. To be honest, I flat out didn't like her. She was a racist and one of the rudest people I've ever met. My boss was obviously much closer with her, as she worked at our office since basically its inception 25 years ago. I'll hang up and listen for my answer. If you're going to the wake, no reason to go to the funeral. I look at the funeral as the place for close friends and family. If you didn't like her and don't know her family, it's nice that you're going to the wake at all. |
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Post by jackref on Oct 29, 2013 19:09:14 GMT -6
I agree with Peoria Matt and Newper. A courtesy visit to the wake is fine.
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Post by psycory on Oct 29, 2013 19:14:43 GMT -6
Wake is fine.
No selfies though.
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Post by psycory on Oct 29, 2013 19:15:24 GMT -6
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Post by Positivity KS on Oct 29, 2013 19:15:52 GMT -6
I agree with Peoria Matt, newper and jackref.
EDIT: And psycory
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 19:31:07 GMT -6
Crackin' up here. #RIPAuntTookie |
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Post by newper on Oct 29, 2013 19:39:50 GMT -6
Well, I guess someone has to keep on livin'.  |
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Post by peoria matt on Oct 29, 2013 19:50:23 GMT -6
I gotta be an old fogie on this one.
Seriously? You're that fucking self-absorbed that you can't leave your phone at home while you attend funeral services? I'm sorry but that's pathetic.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 19:53:49 GMT -6
I gotta be an old fogie on this one. Seriously? You're that fucking self-absorbed that you can't leave your phone at home while you attend funeral services? I'm sorry but that's pathetic. You might be a fogie, but you're 100% right. My grandpa passed away earlier this year. My cousin was speaking during the funeral, and wouldn't you know it, someone's cell phone starts ringing. I was livid. They were behind me, so I couldn't tell who it was. How f**king hard is it to turn your phone off or leave it in the car for an hour? I really hate people most times. |
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Post by mxdcookie on Oct 29, 2013 22:30:02 GMT -6
The wake, 30min tops. Sign the electronic book. Your golden.
...put your phone on vibrate, and only use it to text (or post here)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 22:55:37 GMT -6
The wake, 30min tops. Sign the electronic book. Your golden. ...put your phone on vibrate, and only use it to text (or post here) Ha, thanks Cookies. I won't even make it 30 minutes. and I definitely will not take my phone in with me. I've got plans to be at Bigby's for their 3rd birthday party Friday afternoon. Thought about doing that first, then going to the wake, but showing up with beer on my breath doesn't seem too respectful. |
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Post by mxdcookie on Oct 29, 2013 23:01:11 GMT -6
Lol, probably not. I'd stop in to the wake first and then hit the party. No sense in finishing the day on a downer.
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