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

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TaterHater · 27/11/2018 09:43

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.

OP posts:
Rudgie47 · 27/11/2018 11:03

I'd ditch her for good, decent kind people don't behave like this. It was a very mean thing to do.

Doyoumind · 27/11/2018 11:04

It never fails to amaze me when posters don't bother to RTFT and think that by page 7 the situation hasn't moved on.

thighofrelief · 27/11/2018 11:04

You should take a photo of her and text it to her with the caption - look to your left {cheery wave}

AnotherOriginalUsername · 27/11/2018 11:04

TaterHater I'd totally go for coffee with you!

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Atalune · 27/11/2018 11:06

Omg- I’m sqirming for her!

Op- you are my new hero. Your mate is a monumental twat.

Please update us with the Facebook status!

TaterHater · 27/11/2018 11:08

Jeff-
I told him I was ill this morning Wink

OP posts:
YeOldeTrout · 27/11/2018 11:11

on the teeth & tits out line. Must remember that.

Eatmycheese · 27/11/2018 11:11

She's a bit of a tit isn't she. The truth will out and she's been exposed as a shite friend and a liar.
So pleased you avoided the temptation to buy a massive hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles and accidentally on purpose trip and tip it all over her and her manky mates on the way out.

Eatmycheese · 27/11/2018 11:13

Your Facebook post was absolutely brilliant btw.
A classy kick up the arse

purplelass · 27/11/2018 11:16

Doesn’t mean nudity and dentures in a jar. Apologies for any misunderstanding

Grin
SneakyGremlins · 27/11/2018 11:20

Have they noticed you yet?

I have actually RTFT but it's very cancel the cheque

BorisAndDoris · 27/11/2018 11:27

For what it's worth OP, I'm sorry that happened. It's really gutting and embarrassing when things like this happen even if it is the so called friend who should be embarrassed.
Like couple relationships, friendships are important and it hurts like a bitch when they go bad.

Chin up. At least you know you did nothing wrong here.

Spudlet · 27/11/2018 11:30

What a cow (cf false friend)!

What a legend (tits- and teeth-baring op)!

Sorry you had that experience though, you handled it with aplomb by the sounds of it, but it still isn't pleasant. Flowers

Shampaincharly · 27/11/2018 11:35

Sorry , confused me.
Are you in the same place or not ?

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 27/11/2018 11:35

Doesn’t mean nudity and dentures in a jar. Apologies for any misunderstanding

That cracked me up. Nice work, OP. You handled this with class; even though it probably hurt. You deserve better.

Shampaincharly · 27/11/2018 11:36

Ignore that ; Missed pages !

crispinquent · 27/11/2018 11:37

Notanother yessir

powkin · 27/11/2018 11:48

@TaterHater - good for you - I would have been really hurt by this. If she had just asked if you could do another day because some other friends had invited her for coffee you might have been a bit put out but it wouldn't have been the end of the friendship. Was really shitty to lie at the last minute. She could have even just invited you along! So many classy ways to handle the situation and she chose the shittiest one. Seems like her loss to me, you sound ace.

MamaLovesMango · 27/11/2018 11:50

Jesus, I cringed so hard I got cramp in my butt.

You are a total freaking ledge. please Tell us if she gets in touch with you!

onefootinthegrave · 27/11/2018 11:52

I want to know what Audrey said! Grin

happypoobum · 27/11/2018 11:56

Well done OP! What a bitch!

namechangedbutneedadvice · 27/11/2018 11:57

One of these coffee shop friends has liked your FB post? Angry CFs... and just goes to show the calibre of person she'd rather drink coffee with. I'd say you've dodged a bullet there OP!

HaulingFreight · 27/11/2018 12:03

Well done OP! Shit that u had to do it in the first place though

ForgivenessIsDivine · 27/11/2018 12:16

I think I would have hidden in the toilets then gone home for a little cry. You are awesome and your friend is a cow.

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