The Clock Strikes Twelve
And apparently everyone downtown goes to eat lunch. It’s kind of making me laugh. I know, I know – I’ve only been downtown a short while now… but seriously!
I go into work pretty early in the morning, so I usually head to lunch between 11 and 11:30 – and I walk into cafes, restaurants and the like with maybe one or two people in line ahead of me. And if I stay and eat there – the minute the clock strikes 12 – the line is out the door and all the tables are full. Not that I’m complaining mind you – I’m in and out in a flash – but what I don’t understand is why the others (who almost guaranteed have been doing this longer than I have) don’t go earlier or later and avoid, or help disperse the noon time rush.
Are there really that many people who’s job requires them to leave at noon – or are there just that many people who are like my in-laws and must eat at super at noon and dinner at 5 or they’re just all discombobulated?
I think a lot of people like to waddle around in packs.
While the old adage about the masses being sheep is a tired one, I think there is some truth to it.
i almost always take lunch later in the day, and especially if i’m going out to lunch, to avoid some of the lines. and that way the rest of the day feels shorter somehow.
yeah, that’s the MO downtown. I usually don’t go anywhere where I need to sit down unless it is a special day. I get the food from carts and wander about the city. walking around is a great way to see the city. especially with a taco in hand.