When you go out to lunch with friends to a nice restaurant, and you’re all dolled up-ish, it’s probably a good idea to glance in your satchel before you head out the door.
Instead of treating my friend to a birthday lunch, I ended up being treated with her by the other attendees. I forgot my credit card and driver’s license at home! I probably should have been slightly more embarrassed than I was, but this has happened before on a few occasions.
This instance is yet another casualty of the pandemic. Since we weren’t going anywhere but the grocery and things were locked down, I began carrying just my keys and an RFID envelope protecting my license and credit card. No need for a purse when my “Adventure Vest” or 13-pocket overalls worked well. As evidenced, I often forget to put those essential items back in my bag before I headed out again. I’m just lucky I haven’t laundered them yet.
My only problem is that now I won’t be able to use this ruse again with the other diners. Who knows? They may “forget” to invite me next time anyway?