> I'd prefer a balance of making work more enjoyable and feel the lunch socializing contributes to that. I want to feel that way, too, but unfortunately long l

> I'd prefer a balance of making work more enjoyable and feel the lunch socializing contributes to that. I want to feel that way, too, but unfortunately long lunches -- and especially social ones -- kill my momentum. I lose so much time getting back into the zone afterwards that I just can't afford it. I eat my lunch alone and as quickly as possible, and socialise with my co-workers after work instead when possible.