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Why does Marian act like she's being forced into this, as if it's all my fault?

Effie said, "Marian, if you don't want to go, I'm not going to make you."

But Marian shot Effie a wounded look and replied, "You say you're not forcing me, but isn't that exactly what you're doing right now? Guilt-tripping me?"

Effie stared at her, momentarily at a loss for words.

How does that even make sense?

Effie tried again, "No, really, if you don't want to go, I won't make you. There are plenty of people who'd love the chance."

She glanced at the rest of the team. "Anyone else interested?"

Almost everyone's hand shot up.

everyone relaxed, shared a meal, talked through their thoughts, and

Room—a favorite local spot, famous for its delicious food and warm atmosphere. Plus, no one had to pick up the tab. A meal there was a social media magnet; every time,

the rest of you, come

more people for the dinner, but deliberately left out Shirley. Shirley looked like she wanted

piped up, sounding annoyed. "Wait a minute-you said you wanted me there, but now you're

said you didn't want to come. Why should

entitled. Did she really think the entire design department would grind to a

I'd go? You already

my friends for this, and now you're saying

"Oh, don't worry about it. Go out with your friends

of the team couldn't hold back

she was? Did she expect the boss to beg her or something? If she didn't want to

was time to leave,

be clear, Marian, no one's forcing you. If you're coming, leave the attitude at the door, When you meet the clients, greet them properly. When they talk about