What U do when U cant refuse ur boss for going to dinner?

Sorry, I always go for the 'First come, first serve' basis. I will tell my boss clearly and nicely that I have arranged with my family for a get-together tonight some time ago. I cannot let all my family down. I am sorry that I can’t go out with him for a dinner tonight, which we can arrange another date. But he is more than welcome to join my family’s get-together.

I think i can always say NO if i don't want to go with my boss especially with family occasions. The boss will eventually understands. Anyway, its not time for work anymore...you can always have the right to say NO.

I could not think of other ways you can refuse your boss but to tell the truth about your situation. Telling him/her that you need to be with your family as this day is special to your family is I think a valid excuse for you boss to understand. Maybe you could start by asking him/her what the dinner is about and maybe you could ask him/her if you could pass this night since its you and your husband has big plans for tonight. Just assure him that the next time he/she invites you, you will come and be there.

I think that I woudl tell him that it is a special occasion, and that your partner or family are expectingyou so you can't make it a late one. I woudl ty and please both which is what I always try to do. I would order the lightest meal on the menu and not drink sayingthat I have to drive later. Then would get away as early as possible and get back to my prior arrangement.