Dumb WR question re: Facebook. WWMLD?

[nomad100]

I am planning on applying for a position I found out about from a co-worker.  He put in a good word for me and the owner sent me a friend request on FB.

I don't do much on FB (am basically still on it to play Candy Crush) but have never "friended" supervisors or bosses until they weren't my supervisor or boss anymore.

I don't want to decline since I really the job but at the same time I really don't want to accept the invite.

WWMLD?

Should I send a LinkedIn request instead (since that is where I connect with colleagues)?  Let the invite sit in limbo (not accepted and no declined)?  Something else?

Ugh.  I really liked it better when you didn't have to think about this stuff when job hunting.

[Booze Raccoon]

Let it hang in limbo. If anyone asks, you don't check your FB often so you had no idea it was there.

[BaliHai]

I'd just deny it with a message that as a personal rule you don't friend supervisors/coworkers and you hope they understand. It's not unreasonable.

[gretchenindisguise]

Send a linked in request, with a note saying you keep your don't really Facebook often and your linked in is a much better venue for you.

I have a very strong no coworker/boss rule on my Facebook.