Trapped in a coffee shop because I’m being too British (LH)

[TaterHater]

I got a text this morning from a friend saying she was unwell and could we change our coffee date for tomorrow (no I’m working) but anyway- reply in the usual manner one does.

I decided to come into town and have a browse but coffee first- I grabbed my order and sat down and said unwell friend is in with a couple of friends and they’ve sat down. She hasn’t seen me yet.

I’m actually rooted to my seat and wondering how to get out without putting a bag on my head- no wait- I shouldn’t be embarrassed she should !

Every fibre of my being says sit and sip the coffee slowly and hope they get out fast or paper bag option.

Well handled, OP! I'd like to think I'd have handled the situation as well as you did, but sadly I think I'd have been in the squeezing-out-of-the-toilet-window camp. I'm a wuss.

if i have the right bra on, my tits are a ledge.

Dh gets all moonfaced, I lean over a lot and talk about going to Costco and Ikea and ook weekends away, he just nods along.

Mine whips his glasses off and buries his face in my cleavage (it's only been while we're alone indoors so far, but there's always a first time...) I usually manage to get to do the weekly shop at Waitrose as a result, so that's nice. Or naice.

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Yes I’m in the UK

TaterHater Wed 28-Nov-18 13:29:05
mumshotel I can assure you I’m not a journalist.

I cannot write for starters grin

Neither can the so called journalists that work for the Mail and Mirror etc.

I would of gone up to the table, said oh hey, your chlamydia infection cleared up quickly then?

@cornishginger

Brutal!

Ha Ha "Audience writer" translated as work experience kid or apprentice level.

I’m not sure this is a friend.

That's hilarious, you could have so much fun (but I'd also just hide on the sofa!!)

I just thought if the famous line from a famous old movie, “Casablanca” -“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine”. Funny that you were in a different town, a different coffee shop.

Looking for advice regarding suitcase style bags under the eyes. Work long hour as a nurse, always tired. I don't have a lot of spare cash so don't want to waste it buying products that don't work. I look like an owl. I don't need to look fabulous, just the 52 years young that I am! I'm not looking for a remedy right now - I need a concealer that really works for the Christmas get togethers.....xx

Also though - how did I put this here?!! (Oh yes - I'm tired)...sorry..

Not now Rainbow.

Go home. On the way out of the coffee shop wave at her. And view this as a teaching moment and a life lesson.

Trapped in a coffee shop because you were being too SOUTHERN ENGLISH . Wales , Scotland , northern Ireland etc etc

Should have gone over and say glad you feeling better but you suddenly look a bit pale, I best leave you with your nurses.

Well done OP!! You’re a and a legend. I hope she avoids coffee shops for eternity out of shame.

I can't find the story on the mirror website, can someone link it please?

Not much of a friend the, not even trying to apologise for her behaviour

What did you do in the end?

I can guarantee that your friend has seen you - but its pretending that she has not. Sit and have your coffee as normal for the normal length of time and let her squirm. When you do leave, just give her a wave.

@RunningFeisty there’s a link on page 11 of this thread

I love the idea of texting her to ask if she's ok and there's anything she needs then snapping a picture of her and sending it to her. I'd put with the picture though.."There's this woman sitting in the coffee shop I'm in and she looks just like you! You must have a double!!!"

Love that people are commenting as if it’s still ongoing nearly 10 hours later...

I would have taken a photo of her and sent to her asking if she was feeling better. What a cow.

I would blow her out the next day. What a cow.