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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.

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ComeOnComeOnComeOnGetThroughIt · 27/11/2018 12:16

Slightly disappointed on the lack of nudity and dentures in a jar, however, bravo OP. This woman deserves to be embarrassed.

TaterHater · 27/11/2018 12:20

@Forgiveness- I did have a little cry on the way here. Have been productive with time though and ploughed through my xmas list do that’s a positive I guess.
Thank you

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eddielizzard · 27/11/2018 12:20

Hmm your friend will be feeling mighty sheepish now. Hopefully.

Sexnotgender · 27/11/2018 12:23

Glad you managed to get out the door without falling over!

Shame your ex friend wasn’t looking.

halfwitpicker · 27/11/2018 12:26

How stupid is the friend?!

inlectorecumbit · 27/11/2018 12:26

Well she has shown her true colours now
Do you really need a liar as a friend?
Nope..

I hope she is on MN Grin

halfwitpicker · 27/11/2018 12:27

purplelass

I walked straight past them with my tits out

You did WHAT??? shock

^
Grin

Heaviestdirtyestsoul · 27/11/2018 12:28

Have read the full thread, annoyed on your behalf with shit friend/not friend- but I really need to know, how on earth do you manage to fall flat on your minge? Dont think iv ever fallen on my minge, hit my arse of hundreds of things, bashed my boobs and forehead- never my minge.

BlackeyedGruesome · 27/11/2018 12:29

you feel bad because you are nice. It should not be you feeling bad. you have done nothing wrong. Smile

well done. great thread too.

Mix56 · 27/11/2018 12:33

You need to prepare you when you next see her, & response when she suggests another coffee date !
as an "Adieu"

bessie84 · 27/11/2018 12:33

MY FAVOURITE THREAD.

NameChange457 · 27/11/2018 12:35

Just found this and rtft. Well done op. Do come back and tell us if she ever responds.

Graphista · 27/11/2018 12:48

At the grand old age of 46 I ain't got patience for that kinda bullshit any more - she bumped you for someone else she should be utterly ashamed!

I'd coolly walk past them, small smile not beaming "glad you're feeling better, shame you couldn't have let me know seeing we had plans to meet" therefore also letting those friends know what she's like! No more than she deserves.

Like the way you handled it.

So sorry your friend was so rotten to you though.

bigKiteFlying · 27/11/2018 12:51

Teeth and tits out is a saying here- Doesn’t mean nudity and dentures in a jar. Apologies for any misunderstanding

You made me giggle OP - I'd have been the same vaguely embarrassed when I’d done nothing wrong but PP is right lifes too short for shit like this.

LadyinLavende · 27/11/2018 12:55

@Andyetanothernamechange

"Text her to ask how she's feeling. Then when she says she's feeling crap, send her a photo of her sitting in the coffee shop."

This.

(Evil cackle)

Hippychick78 · 27/11/2018 12:56

What an absolute bitch..

Caught out red handed. Its always possible her friends didn't know she rudely lied and cancelled you feigning illness, hard to say.

Regardless you're much better off without her.. ❤️

rainbowquack · 27/11/2018 12:58

I am in awe of you. Bravo. X

londonrach · 27/11/2018 13:02

Just leave and say hi to her very casually and walk out. Let her feel uncomfortable. Please dont hide.

ShinyRuby · 27/11/2018 13:03

Well done OP!! You're brilliant Smile

readyplayer · 27/11/2018 13:03

Much better off without her, OP. Thanks

(I'd quite like to go for coffee with you actually Grin)

londonrach · 27/11/2018 13:06

Well done op...you a brave strong lady and she doesnt deserve you as a friend.

mumof2sarah · 27/11/2018 13:07

OP you absolute star. I will happily meet you for a coffee, tits and teeth out and everything.

More fool that friend for lying to you xx

Bobbiepin · 27/11/2018 13:10

I walked straight past them with my tits out

Well that's one way to make sure they notice you Grin

Well done, OP.

Felyne · 27/11/2018 13:14

OP I think you're fabulous and handled it brilliantly.
What was she thinking?! If you're going to ditch on a friend and lie about it at least go to a different coffee shop!

TaterHater · 27/11/2018 13:15

Awwwwww thank you for your pity offers Grin
That really has made me feel loads better

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