I think the article, as well as many of the comments, are missing the crucial point: going out for lunch is about spending time with friends, socializing, and m

I think the article, as well as many of the comments, are missing the crucial point: going out for lunch is about spending time with friends, socializing, and maintaining work/life balance. And of course, it's also about networking. Although the article makes an interesting point about how doing work while everyone else is out to lunch can lead to accelerated career advancement; I think going out to lunch provides a valuable networking opportunity that is an important aspect of career advancement inside any organization.