<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi all, Smart move Fran. I dealt with the same problem by hiding during company pizza parties and feeling sorry for myself. Then I got smart and asked the person that orders to get me a salad. She agreed. I toke my usual yogurt in case she forgot. She didn't,t , I had a great time felt part of the family again. I learned as Fran did you have to plan ahead back up plan a and not to expect everyone to understand right away. If people have a half hour to listen they can maybe get an idea what CD is. If not you are just weird and look past you. I found the hardest part of managing CD is excepting that you are different than the rest and If they dion,t understand You can,t fret. Lewis Carroll