Sure, understood and agreed. I like to get away from work during lunch too. But, for those rare times when I might eat at work, I like the idea of a few long t

Sure, understood and agreed. I like to get away from work during lunch too. But, for those rare times when I might eat at work, I like the idea of a few long tables, for the reasons Joel outlined. It might solve some awkward problems for some people, and I don't see the harm in it for the rest.