Going to lunch with a friend. Why I might "have" *her* for lunch.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220275)
Walnut Creek, California
April 12, 2017 2:14pm CST
A friend just called and asked if I wanted to do lunch. I was going to keep doing progress notes and eat some Trader Joe's Indian food--not very exciting--so I said yes.
She's a good friend, and an adult (in her 50s), but she has the unsavory habit of checking her cell phone when when we're involved in conversation.
Once, when I was telling her about my feelings about my Uncle passing, she laughed. I asked if she thought my Uncle passing was funny. No, it was a funny text from another friend.
If she does that today, I might have to...well... you know...
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27 responses
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
12 Apr 17
House rule...no cell phones at the table. 
. I like the idea of the cellphone stack when you go out for a meal with a group. All cellphones are stacked on the center of the table (no answering your phone). If you grab your phone to make or recieve a call or text, you pay for everyone's meal. Obviously there would be exceptions if there is an emergency responder or equivalent at the meal, but I'm sure you get the gist.
. I like the idea of the cellphone stack when you go out for a meal with a group. All cellphones are stacked on the center of the table (no answering your phone). If you grab your phone to make or recieve a call or text, you pay for everyone's meal. Obviously there would be exceptions if there is an emergency responder or equivalent at the meal, but I'm sure you get the gist.5 people like this
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Apr 17
@TheHorse they pay the bill...I'm ordering the most expensive entree....I know I can leave my phone alone.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Apr 17
I hope she isn't using her phone while having lunch with you =)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Apr 17
@TheHorse Hehe glad she was nice and you didnt eat her up this time! Did you have Japanese food today? :)
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Apr 17
@infatuatedbby I did. It was yummy. Do you like eating Japanese? Notice how I worded the question.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
12 Apr 17
What a rude and callous thing to do while a friend is sharing his sorrow. I would not lunch with her again and might even strike her off my friends list. People are so involved in their phones now that they have stopped living.
Have a nice lunch! I hope she can enjoy your company without distraction.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
14 Apr 17
@CoralLevang I agree completely. A musical child therapist with a great sense of humor! If I was 15-20 years younger I might ask him to have lunch with me!
@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Apr 17
Some thing are timeless. Like conversation. And really good music.
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing (doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah) It don't mean a thing all you got ...
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@celticeagle (168327)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Apr 17
@TheHorse .....I guess the meaning is different for different people.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Apr 17
@celticeagle I will not "blow off" friends if they develop an addiction, whether it's to heroin, gambling, or cell phones.
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
14 Apr 17
@TheHorse Yes I did, I gave them a warning and it was only one warning. Our niece understood immediately that she had to keep her phone in her handbag when we met and had lunch together, because it happened that I left her alone in a restaurant.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Apr 17
@Gillygirl She avoided using her phone for most of the meal. Else I was going to drop *her* in the miso soup.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Apr 17
@Gillygirl I didn't say a thing. She knows how I feel.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
12 Apr 17
I hope you were able to enjoy a nice lunch with your friend and her phone
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so funny friend of yours , she should have put off her mobile phone or say some excuse words she you won't be annoyed hehehe,
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
13 Apr 17
That is one thing that ticks me off more than anything @TheHorse . When I see somebody doing that I say, "Excuse me, am I bothering you?" They'll give you that quizzical look and I'll say, "I'm sorry if I'm an inconvenience."
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Apr 17
@nanette64 A fella's gotta do what a fella's gotta do.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
2 Nov 17
To tell you the truth I would not go out to lunch with her anymore if she cannot put her phone down during the lunch. That is so rude. I would say something to see if she was listening at all and then tell her that you are having lunch and if she cannot put her phone down or turn it off completely then you will walk out and leave her with the full check. That may get her attention.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Apr 17
Well, have her for lunch... See the movie clip that @mythociate linked in his comment. It's perfect.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
13 Apr 17
Well I hope your friend does not do that again to you. It sucks how so many people rely on their phones and going out to eat now a days you cant engage in a conversation. When I'm out with my boyfriend i do not even get on my cell phone as i pay all my attention to him. That's how it should be.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Apr 17
@Blondie2222 Glad to hear that!
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@allknowing (137811)
• India
13 Apr 17
This cell thing annoys me no end. These visitors tag they cell phone along. 
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@allknowing (137811)
• India
13 Apr 17
@TheHorse Anyone relatives, neighbours, friends the works (lol)
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 17
@allknowing I wish they'd leave the blasted things in the car.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Apr 17
I am surprised more places dont have cell blockers to prevent that, lol
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
17 Apr 17
@TheHorse true, or maybe just a cell free room
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 17
@Jessicalynnt My cabin in Montana is a cell-free room. Heh.
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
13 Apr 17
Kind of rude. I turn my phone off.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 17
@teamfreak16 Thank goodness.
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