We're starting to charge a cancellation fee for backing out of lunch plans.
By @xenakk · Work
A few of us from work go out for lunch a couple times a week. The problem is, one guy always confirms he's coming, we pick a bigger place to fit everyone, and then he cancels 5 minutes before we leave.
The full story
It's not about the money, it's the principle. We make plans, maybe pick a place that's a longer walk because he wants to go there, and then he just flakes. Every time. It messes up the reservation or just makes it annoying. So a few of us decided if you confirm you're in and cancel less than 15 minutes before we walk out the door, you owe everyone else a buck. Not to be mean, just to make a point. He thinks we're being ridiculous and treating him like a kid. I think if he acted like a grownup and kept his word, it wouldn't be an issue.
How people voted
- Side A — 36% (10 votes)
- Both — 36% (10 votes)
- Side B — 29% (8 votes)
Readers are split: “Side A” leads with 36% — 28 votes and 4 comments so far.
What people are saying
@judekk — A man's word is his bond; if he can't keep it for lunch, he can't be trusted with anything.
@piakinda — We had a guy like this in my fantasy baseball league, always late with his picks. We made him pay the league dues for the last place team lol.
@carteragain — Have you considered just stopping inviting him?
@finnagain — His consistent flaking is a passive-aggressive way of showing he doesn't value your time.
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