I found our first lunch to be very uncomfortable and began to dread the next one.
After a lot of back-and-forth, he finally agreed, but during the meeting told me how important it was to him to take his employees out to lunch.
If he asks you why, simply tell him you want to keep things strictly professional and avoid more casual interactions.
And ask him to give you professional feedback in writing, at which point you can suggest a one-on-one meeting.
I’m resentful that it’s an issue yet again and don’t particularly want to have another conversation.
Persons:
You’re, Don’t, don’t