Uninvited guest

Yes, if I was having lunch with another guy and he brought a woman it would throw off the humor and topics we might discuss, and definitely the language...
 
No, I don't think so, assuming each person paid for their own lunch. It could mean gaining a new friend.
 

Depends on how the lunch "invite" was framed. "Haven't seen you in months. Let's get together for a light lunch next Friday." If two arrived, I would not take offense. Now, "We really need to discuss 'xyz'. Do you have time for lunch next Friday so we can hash this out?" If a stranger showed up for this lunch, I'd be miffed.
 
I think it would be polite and easy enough to let me know they were bringing someone, considering everyone carries a phone. If reservations are required this might be relevant. I wouldn't be miffed, but I would want an explanation, had they just just bumped into each other, or what?
 
debodun said:
Would it bother you if you invited a friend out for lunch and he/she brought another person - one you don't know and didn't expect?
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It would, if I was wanting to connect on a one-to-one level, but generally any friend I might have lunch with would know whether bringing a particular guest would be well received or not.
 
I think you can look at it in a positive or negative way. Either your friend has brought someone along because they find it boring just the 2 of you..or they could have brought the friend because they felt that the 3rd party would enjoy your company as well..
 
A few months ago I reconnected with a friend I hadn't seen in 20 years.. So if she would have brought someone along I would have been disappointed. Now however that we have caught up and established a friendship I would be less upset if she brought someone. I do think a call first would be polite.
 
I'd be disappointed if they brought someone else without notice. I would always ask if it was okay that I brought so and so along, the only polite and considerate thing to do, IMO.
 
debodun said:
Would it bother you if you invited a friend out for lunch and he/she brought another person - one you don't know and didn't expect?
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I'd be okay with it as long as I received a call first.
I think it would be impolite to bring another person along without letting the one who
gave the invitation know before the lunch.
 

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