Ooooh wee! I felt this one in my spirit! LOL So many of us know this scenario all too well. I remember when I was in my 20's, my co-workers and I would leave for lunch in a staggered fashion to avoid looking like we were leaving together. As I got older, I could give two you-know-whats about what people thought, but this added stress of folk all in the Koolaid is ridiculous. We have enough to worry about navigating corporate environments as Black women than to add having our lunch partner choices scrutinized. You are always on point. Thanks for this spot-on article.