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Settle a long running (light hearteded) family feud for us

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sundaylunchsaga · 10/05/2026 12:27

So... sunday lunch/ dinner at someone's house, what time would you reasonably expect to eat?

One side of the family (a) thinks 12-1 for lunch or 5 onwards for dinner. There are young children in the family and this makes sense for their meals, but also this are the general times in mind when planning the day.

The other side (b) think any time between 1 and 4 - usually around 3.30, but this changes, as this is the general vibe in restaurants etc.

A thinks b are ruleless heathens, b thinks a is uptight and inflexible.

Oh the poll hasn't worked! I had put who was right a b or neither but for some reason it hasn't saved that way

OP posts:
Matcheroo · 10/05/2026 12:31

We used always have Sunday lunch (basically a roast dinner) at about 3 on a Sunday when the kids were small.

Calypsocuckoo · 10/05/2026 12:30

I agree with a but I don’t know how to vote ? B is for posh people or those with no children.

Swiftie1878 · 10/05/2026 12:30

Whenever the hell you like! It’s Sunday!
Ask the people hosting so you don’t eat breakfast/brunch too close to meal time.

AddictedToTea · 10/05/2026 12:29

I’d expect lunch to be about 1pm on a Sunday if not told otherwise. However, I’ll eat a roast dinner at any time of the day if someone else is cooking!

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