Theres something about a greatnight outwith friends that can quickly spiral out of control.
Suddenly youre signed up for a group trip.
Even if your trip was planned sans booze, that doesnt mean conflicts wont arise.
If that happens, go ahead and pull out of those plans.
You might be the public enemy No.
1 for a while, but itll be worth it in the long run.
Of course, calling out of a group getaway on short notice is easier said than done.
A group trip can quickly go from surprisingly in-budget to Ill never financially recover from this.
Lucy trusted her intuition and pulled out one week before the trip.
Your Time Off Is Precious
Group trips require resources beyond finances.
Youre also committing your social battery, privacy, and cherished PTO.
According toForbes, the average American gets only11 paid days off a year.
The last thing you want is to return from your trip with one less friend.
Schedule Conflicts
Birthday dinners and housewarming parties dont stop just because youre out of town.
And although it might be an unpopular opinion, prior engagements shouldnt always take precedence.
Of all the reasons to pull out of a trip, this might be the hardest sell.
Its cliche, but honesty is always the best policy, she says.
Never keep your travel mates guessing.
Be as up-front as possible so other plans can be made [in your absence].
Its probably not what your friends want to hear, but hopefully your candor will help smooth things over.
Consider sitting them down and having an open conversation about how you came to your decision.
If you cant physically be together, group FaceTimes and individual phone calls work too.
And remember, real ones will understand just remember to be gentle when breaking the news.
Source:
Lisa Grotts, certified etiquette professional
*Names have been changed