Seeking opinions

[windwalker]

lvdkeyes; My opinon is that the man ordering the special dessert was being rude to the other guests. I do know that dessert to some is the highlight of a meal and something not to be missed. I don't share that view. I have been with others that dwadle over their dessert to the point I want to desert the table. On the other hand, after consuming their desserts, I have had friends jump up and want to leave while I am still savoring a glass of wine and then have to gulp it down. Just can't win sometimes.

[lvdkeyes]

Is savoring a glass of wine more agreeable than enjoying a dessert? The whole point is when friends go out to dinner together to a fine restaurant it is expected that the meal will take some time to enjoy. However, I hardly think two hours in a fine restaurant is an excessive amount of time to enjoy a meal. I have had four hour dinners with friends before without anyone getting irritated. The fact that some decided not to have dessert is irrelevant to those who did.
I didn't mention before that one of the diners who left had ordered an Indian dish not knowing it was Indian and that it would be spicy. DUH!!!!! He sat pouting after his first taste and created an unpleasant dining experience for everyone else. All in all, there are a few of us who will not be dining with some of the group in the future.

[windwalker]

Is savoring a glass of wine more agreeable than enjoying a dessert? The whole point is when friends go out to dinner together to a fine restaurant it is expected that the meal will take some time to enjoy. .

Oh, for sure, savoring wine is more agreeable than enjoying a dessert, at least for me. Others would disagree and prefer to quaff their diet Cokes

In your initial post it was not clear that the evening was to be a fine dining experience even though at an upscale restaurant. When I engage in such an event we all do take our time and enjoy all that is on the menu including the libations. Some have dessert while others may opt for some fine cheeses at the end of the meal. When I host dinner parties they continue for hours until the guests themselves decide it is time for them to leave.

[lvdkeyes]

Doesn't the term "upscale restaurant" indicate a fine dining experience?
You said it was rude to order a dessert that takes 13 minutes to prepare. Is is, therefore, rude for someone to order a cocktail, when others in the party don't, before dinner which delays the dinner?
The thing is we were all out of the restaurant at 9PM, which is plenty of time for those who might want to go to the bars or for those who like to get to bed early.

[windwalker]

You were seeking opinions and you got mine. Not sure why you seem to be arguing with me for the sake of argument. Enough said!

[lvdkeyes]

It is not arguing for argument sake, but let's just end this between you and me.

[Bob]

The whole point is when friends go out to dinner together to a fine restaurant it is expected that the meal will take some time to enjoy.

This whole question somewhat puzzles me. You imply that those that offended you were friends. If so, why not go talk to them about it? And, whether the dinner guests were friends or not, is your post here attempting to communicate somehow with the offenders or perhaps just to get a feel as to whether you were justified in getting pissed off at them? Puzzling.

[windwalker]

For a good fondant, try Cafay Days Amy best enjoyed "sans amis".

[lvdkeyes]

The whole point is when friends go out to dinner together to a fine restaurant it is expected that the meal will take some time to enjoy.

This whole question somewhat puzzles me. You imply that those that offended you were friends. If so, why not go talk to them about it? And, whether the dinner guests were friends or not, is your post here attempting to communicate somehow with the offenders or perhaps just to get a feel as to whether you were justified in getting pissed off at them? Puzzling.

They do not read the message boards, so there was no ulterior motive in posting this.
My intent was to get a feeling of whether I was over reacting to the situation. Since the majority who posted their views have said they were rude, I feel I was not.

[Eduardo]

They were merely exercising their basic right i.e. "freedom of expression".