{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"coworker-farewell-lunch","title":"A coworker farewell lunch without awkward speeches","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-10","collection":"teams","label":"Teams & coworkers","setting":"anywhere","description":"Ask the departing colleague what kind of farewell they want before organizing one. A small lunch and optional written notes can feel more comfortable than surprise speeches, expensive gifts or questions about their next role.","tags":["teams","teams","coworker","farewell","lunch"],"answer":"Ask the departing colleague what kind of farewell they want before organizing one. A small lunch and optional written notes can feel more comfortable than surprise speeches, expensive gifts or questions about their next role.","duration":"Suggested: 45–60 minutes","budget":"Agreed meal budget; gifts optional","budgetDetail":"Agreed meal budget; gifts optional. Agree the total before purchases or bookings. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}