That's the most ugly story I've heard about layoff

A pal of mine got the boot after his boss summoned him to a coffee shop. While he was out unwittingly enjoying his last cappuccino as an employed man, the IT guy was busy changing his email password, while his assistant filled a box with his personal effects.

Classy! I know ditching while dining out is a popular move, but it's one I've never understood. Unless you're actually afraid of the dumpee, make the breakup as private as possible. Public humiliation on top of rejection is overkill.