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frozenchief · 09-12-2019, 03:04 PM

Anybody grab a drink or three at lunch on a weekday? If so, how does it affect you the rest of the afternoon? What do you drink? Why?

For me, I have my own office. If I don't have a court hearing or have to visit a client in jail, I am likely to grab a drink on Friday afternoon with some friends. Late lunch/early happy hour, say, 1:30-2:00 ish.

Usually it means that the rest of the afternoon is shot (no pun intended), which is why I don't do it every day. There are a few good bars within a couple blocks of my office. Best is Sullivan's Steakhouse.* And Friday afternoon, grabbing a good steak, some wine and a glass of bourbon is a good way to pass the time.

Today, a buddy's dad was in town and we grabbed lunch a little early and included a couple of glasses of wine and it got me wondering who else likes to imbibe at noon. So, what's your poison on a weekday afternoon?

* I know there's one in Leawood. It's a decent steakhouse but I remember the Plaza III as being much better. I remember going to Jess & Jim's before it burned down. Golden Ox was also good. It was closed but last time I was in KC it had re-opened but I don't know if it is still open. So Sullivan's may not be the best steakhouse in KC but my state is known more for seafood than steak so I take what I can get.

displacedinMN · 09-13-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

**** no.

Only when the work is done is it time to kick back. People turn into lazy pieces of shit if they drink and work on company time.

I make that very clear with my employees. When they do a good job I’ll even buy them each a 30 on Friday. It motivates them more than sex.

You should not have sex with your employees at work either.

Loneiguana · 09-13-2019, 06:53 AM

The last day of session may or may not involve some booze in the workplace, but that has certainly been tamped down a bit over years. You won't get into the elevator and immediately smell booze on everyone anymore and the drinking is a lot more in the privacy of the office rather than in the public hallways. But you still see the empty packs of beer in the trash (that I don't think can be 'donated' by lobbyists anymore).

Once or twice on a Friday after a hellish week, staff may go out to lunch and grab a single beer with it. Fridays are dead for the most part, so it doesn't really negatively impact work.

Way back in the day (2003ish) when I worked with union bricklayers, they claimed a 1 lunch beer was in their union contract... or use to be.

WhawhaWhat · 09-13-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by displacedinMN

You should not have sex with your employees at work either.

**LoneWolf** · 09-13-2019, 06:58 AM

I take my Operations Manager to lunch every Wednesday. We usually have a couple of Old Fashions each and go back to work. Doesn’t really change my work in the afternoon.

headsnap · 09-13-2019, 07:06 AM

I own a bike shop, so I am my own boss... never drink at lunch, not that I am opposed to it, we're just usually too busy for that. I do keep beer stocked in the fridge for customers who come in(nothing better than a beer after a hard ride!)

As a side note, I am currently in the breakfast place that is next to the shop drinking a bloody mary... so, lunch no, breakfast yes!

WhawhaWhat · 09-13-2019, 07:13 AM

My work office has a kegerator and it's an actual office, not a work from home thing. Usually for Fridays only though.

**Buehler445** · 09-13-2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mac459

You ****ers need to grow up, and do cocaine during your lunch like an adult.

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Originally Posted by displacedinMN

You should not have sex with your employees at work either.

I love this place!

burt · 09-13-2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

It motivates them more than sex.

You're doing it wrong...

Pennywise · 09-13-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

I worked in an advertising agency, so it was pretty normal to have beer or drinks around.

One time, we were there at 3am still working, we had a client presentation of a bunch of ad campaigns the next day. We were waiting for proofreading to go through the 80-page presentation, when they were done, we'd make the proofreading changes. We passed the time by playing Rock Band (the PS3 game) in my office, drinking Kettle one out of the bottle with our shirts off.

Run over a coworkers foot with a riding lawnmower and you have yourself a Mad Men episode.

ChiefBlueCFC · 09-13-2019, 10:47 AM

I find that if I'm passed out face down in my office, that's when I am most productive

FlaChief58 · 09-13-2019, 10:59 AM

Back in the day when I worked in new construction, I'd head to the closest convenience store, grab a qt, head to the closest shady spot and eat my lunch, chug the beer and smoke a joint before heading back to work.

I stopped doing that after I quit that job and don't drive drunk or high anymore. Now that I'm retired, I may have a couple around lunchtime at home, depending on what I'm doing.

I'm actually shocked I was never popped with a DUI or for weed.

kjwood75nro · 09-13-2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

What type of uniform?

Prison Guard? SOMETIMES

Janitor? YES

Nazi? YES

State Trooper? NO

French Maid? ALWAYS

Pilot? NEVER

Doctor or Nurse? BETTER NOT BE

Car Mechanic? NO

UPS or Fed Ex driver? I DON'T CARE

Unless you're in Louisiana.

https://youtu.be/9765TUiJKls

Simply Red · 09-13-2019, 02:45 PM

I don't drink

Titty Meat · 09-13-2019, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Loneiguana

The last day of session may or may not involve some booze in the workplace, but that has certainly been tamped down a bit over years. You won't get into the elevator and immediately smell booze on everyone anymore and the drinking is a lot more in the privacy of the office rather than in the public hallways. But you still see the empty packs of beer in the trash (that I don't think can be 'donated' by lobbyists anymore).

Once or twice on a Friday after a hellish week, staff may go out to lunch and grab a single beer with it. Fridays are dead for the most part, so it doesn't really negatively impact work.

Way back in the day (2003ish) when I worked with union bricklayers, they claimed a 1 lunch beer was in their union contract... or use to be.

Before you knew it Saturday morning appears with you in a pool of blood and your ass hurting.

WhiteWhale · 09-13-2019, 02:58 PM

I'll have the occasional drink with lunch. Not if I'm doing anything physical, but a little social lubrication before a sales call tends to be helpful.

Nothing heavy, but I can't get fired for it. I'm self employed. XD

09-12-2019, 03:04 PM
frozenchief Cynical Misanthrope frozenchief's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Alaska	Drinking at Lunch Anybody grab a drink or three at lunch on a weekday? If so, how does it affect you the rest of the afternoon? What do you drink? Why? For me, I have my own office. If I don't have a court hearing or have to visit a client in jail, I am likely to grab a drink on Friday afternoon with some friends. Late lunch/early happy hour, say, 1:30-2:00 ish. Usually it means that the rest of the afternoon is shot (no pun intended), which is why I don't do it every day. There are a few good bars within a couple blocks of my office. Best is Sullivan's Steakhouse.* And Friday afternoon, grabbing a good steak, some wine and a glass of bourbon is a good way to pass the time. Today, a buddy's dad was in town and we grabbed lunch a little early and included a couple of glasses of wine and it got me wondering who else likes to imbibe at noon. So, what's your poison on a weekday afternoon? * I know there's one in Leawood. It's a decent steakhouse but I remember the Plaza III as being much better. I remember going to Jess & Jim's before it burned down. Golden Ox was also good. It was closed but last time I was in KC it had re-opened but I don't know if it is still open. So Sullivan's may not be the best steakhouse in KC but my state is known more for seafood than steak so I take what I can get.
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09-13-2019, 06:53 AM	#47
Loneiguana In Search of a Life Loneiguana's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jefferson City	The last day of session may or may not involve some booze in the workplace, but that has certainly been tamped down a bit over years. You won't get into the elevator and immediately smell booze on everyone anymore and the drinking is a lot more in the privacy of the office rather than in the public hallways. But you still see the empty packs of beer in the trash (that I don't think can be 'donated' by lobbyists anymore). Once or twice on a Friday after a hellish week, staff may go out to lunch and grab a single beer with it. Fridays are dead for the most part, so it doesn't really negatively impact work. Way back in the day (2003ish) when I worked with union bricklayers, they claimed a 1 lunch beer was in their union contract... or use to be.
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09-13-2019, 06:58 AM	#49
LoneWolf Constable of Untruths LoneWolf's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita	I take my Operations Manager to lunch every Wednesday. We usually have a couple of Old Fashions each and go back to work. Doesn’t really change my work in the afternoon.
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09-13-2019, 07:06 AM	#50
headsnap "Think ZOOM!" headsnap's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Space Station #5	I own a bike shop, so I am my own boss... never drink at lunch, not that I am opposed to it, we're just usually too busy for that. I do keep beer stocked in the fridge for customers who come in(nothing better than a beer after a hard ride!) As a side note, I am currently in the breakfast place that is next to the shop drinking a bloody mary... so, lunch no, breakfast yes!
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09-13-2019, 07:13 AM	#51
WhawhaWhat MVP Join Date: Feb 2013	My work office has a kegerator and it's an actual office, not a work from home thing. Usually for Fridays only though.
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09-13-2019, 10:47 AM	#55
ChiefBlueCFC Veteran ChiefBlueCFC's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: KCMO BABY	I find that if I'm passed out face down in my office, that's when I am most productive
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09-13-2019, 10:59 AM	#56
FlaChief58 SuperChiefs FlaChief58's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida	Back in the day when I worked in new construction, I'd head to the closest convenience store, grab a qt, head to the closest shady spot and eat my lunch, chug the beer and smoke a joint before heading back to work. I stopped doing that after I quit that job and don't drive drunk or high anymore. Now that I'm retired, I may have a couple around lunchtime at home, depending on what I'm doing. I'm actually shocked I was never popped with a DUI or for weed.
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09-13-2019, 02:45 PM	#58
Simply Red You Sweetie! Simply Red's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2005	I don't drink
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09-13-2019, 02:58 PM	#60
WhiteWhale Bring it on Ahab! WhiteWhale's Avatar Join Date: May 2011 Location: Doo-Dah	I'll have the occasional drink with lunch. Not if I'm doing anything physical, but a little social lubrication before a sales call tends to be helpful. Nothing heavy, but I can't get fired for it. I'm self employed. XD
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