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Cancelling plans with friends

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Imaribenaberry · 23/06/2026 16:05

I’m supposed to be meeting up with some friends at a small cafe on Thu pm for a coffee. Not a special event just a social gathering. AIBU to cancel as it’s so hot? There’s no air con in the place and it’s very small and there’s no outside seating. I’m being told I’m a wimp.

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amylou8 · 23/06/2026 17:04

I'm currently hiding in my air-conditioned bunker (formerly know as the home office), and don't plan to emerge until the temperature drops back into the 20s. So on that basis YANBU.

Frazzledinmyforties · 23/06/2026 16:53

“Hi friends, since this heat is predicted to continue, could we move our meet to somewhere with a nice outdoor area or air con?”. Problem solved.

Bjorkdidit · 23/06/2026 16:51

Ablondiebutagoody · 23/06/2026 16:41

Agree with pp. This is cider in a waterside pub weather.

Yes, cider over a glass of ice. Not coffee.

Arlanymor · 23/06/2026 16:49

Sounds like a change of venue is needed.

WhatNoRaisins · 23/06/2026 16:48

I wouldn't blame you. This sort of thing is supposed to be for fun and I wouldn't find sitting somewhere public drenched in sweat fun. Could this be postponed until it's cooler?

Chritrup · 23/06/2026 16:42

I’d explain your concerns and suggest and alternative venue. If they insist (which I doubt) I’d just go anyway and make the best of it.

Ablondiebutagoody · 23/06/2026 16:41

Agree with pp. This is cider in a waterside pub weather.

Bjorkdidit · 23/06/2026 16:38

Go somewhere with a shady outside terrace that you can sit on, or even better, by the water, which always seems cooler.

Sparkletastic · 23/06/2026 16:25

If you want to see them suggest a different venue with air con