You shouldn't ditch a friend at a restaurant.
Dave and his friend Larry are eating at a restaurant when Dave gets a phone call from his wife asking him to come pick her up.
Dave wants to respond to his wife's request.
Dave tells his wife he's in the middle of something, and he can't leave, so she should call a cab.
Dave tells his wife he'll be right there and tells Larry goodbye and exits the restaurant.
Larry is delighted to see that Dave values their time together and prioritizes staying with him.
Larry is incensed that Dave has left in the middle of their lunch and feels insulted that he's not important to Dave.