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Am I being unreasonable not to want to go to the pub??

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NotTooOld Fri 26-Nov-21 21:56:40

A U3A group I belong to regularly goes to the pub after an evening meeting. It is a small pub and we are a large group so we sit close together around one table for a drink and a chat. This generally lasts for about an hour. I am happy to go to the meeting where we can remain reasonably socially distanced but I don't want to go to the pub where we cannot. Other members seem to have no problem with the pub, so am I being unreasonable?

NotTooOld Sat 27-Nov-21 16:45:48

Thank you all for your wise words!

Kim19 Sat 27-Nov-21 21:07:27

Can't see what's unreasonable about doing exactly what you want and within your comfort zone. I take it someone is badgering you since you feel the need to ask this?

ValerieF Sun 28-Nov-21 20:25:26

Don’t think YABU so long as you don’t try to encourage others nor to go. Personal choice. Accept they are going to pub and you don’t want to.

JaneJudge Sun 28-Nov-21 20:33:17

What is U3A?

I agree do what you feel comfortable with though, it doesn't matter what others think really

granfromafar Sun 28-Nov-21 20:41:13

U3A is University of the 3rd age

JaneJudge Sun 28-Nov-21 20:42:07

granfromafar

U3A is University of the 3rd age

could you explain further? what do they do? smile

Jaxjacky Sun 28-Nov-21 21:24:08

This may help JaneJudge
www.u3a.org.uk/

JaneJudge Sun 28-Nov-21 21:31:08

that looks like an interesting organisation smile

granfromafar Sun 28-Nov-21 23:23:52

Thanks to Jaxjacky for putting the link. I joined our local group a few years ago but now I'm retired I seem to be too busy doing other things! There are groups all over the country so easy to find a local one.

Grandmagrim Wed 01-Dec-21 15:55:16

Absolutely not, nor do you need to justify your choices to them or anyone else.

Ali08 Tue 07-Dec-21 11:22:53

If you don't want to go, don't go! Simple as.
Don't make up excuses, just excuse yourself from going, say you're going home and if they ask just tell them it feels too crowded for you - exactly what you're telling us!
You shouldn't go, or be made or expected to go, somewhere where you feel uncomfortable!!
Put yourself and your health first!!