It's rude to ignore family.
John is at home with his friends and his wife Mindy, who wants to go out to eat with him.
John wants to play a game with his friends.
John tells his friends he's going out to dinner but will be back to play with them soon.
John pretends he didn't hear Mindy and continues laughing and playing with his friends.
Mindy feels loved and respected and closer to John.
Mindy resents John and wonders if he loves her and eats alone.