@Shkshkshk What kind of Secret Santa thing includes revealing who someone's secret Santa is? And "we may share these lists with families if they ask about you" sounds like a threat. This is a recipe for resentment. Since participation is optional, I would opt out. But is it really optional? Or will opting out get you on some "not a team player" list? If I really had to fill that out at my job, I'd get a coworker to fill it out for me. Just keep in mind: The point isn't to make a list so you get a gift you will like. The point is to play the office holiday social game correctly so everyone else feels good about having included you in the event.
@joshsusser you really summed up all the reasons I distrust these sorts of things in a way I never consciously put together. But to respond to the "not a team player" list thing, everyone here (and the parents) likes and appreciates me. Work culture is fantastic now that our toxic boss quit, and everyone here likes working here.
Still going to hop jobs in a few weeks, though. They don't pay shit lol
@actuallyautistic specifically, I need help with the hobbies section. This is going to be shown to parents and I don't need another parent telling me that D&D teaches witchcraft or that MTG is satanic
@actuallyautistic also idk if asking for #Deadzone stuff is appropriate for work. #manticgames isn't super popular but my friends and I play Deadzone sometimes. I've been borrowing a friend's #dwarves, but tbh I would rather play #astarii
@Shkshkshk@actuallyautistic Do people still do that? I thought the 'DnD teaches witchcraft' thing has been tapering off since the 00's? Or have I just successfully moved far enough out of that sphere that I don't hear about it anymore?
@Shkshkshk@actuallyautistic "a few of my favourite thing" should read "list your favourite examples from the following list of categories".
As for the categories, put "none" if they dont apply (for example if you dont like going to stores or restaurants)
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