Colleagues.

I have officially handed out all the invite cards to my colleagues today.

Some of them were very sweet. They were all prepared and were only waiting to receive my invite cards and some mentioned that they have already marked on their personal calendar, save for the 3 Accounts people who didn't really 'give face'.

Two of them were hesitating when I asked if they were free to attend so I said they can let me know at a later time, which kind of disrupted my plan to do up my seating arrangement asap.

When I handed the card to their boss, who is the Senior Finance Manager, she touched the card with one hand (while I was still holding on to it with both my hands) and the moment I mentioned my wedding date, she immediately withdrew her hand and explained that she needs to take her daughter to some classes that will only end at night. Of course, I was taken aback by her action of not even wanting to take the card!

Since I can't possibly reuse the card for another person, I told her I will just leave the card with her. When I related the matter to Henry, he said most likely she feels obligated to give ang bao once she takes the invite card...

On the other a, I got a more positive response from a new colleague who is just 2-weeks old. At least she received the card with more excitment and promise to check her schedule on 28 May before letting me know.

Initially, I was hesitant in inviting her as I thought some people might not like it when she is not on a good term with you just yet. But I feel bad for leaving her out since I invited everyone from the office. Looks like I was wrong.