Dining in a restaurant alone

[surfstar]

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Admit it Carnoobie; you're pulling our chains at this point.


Glad someone else is finally seeing this too.

 

[Carnoobie]

Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Maybe he has an anxiety disorder or worse no friends to hang out with.


Both are true.

Im always alone when im out anyways, im used to by now. Been doing this for the past 10 years, going solo everywhere.

 

[LeakySeals]

Eat at the bar. You might make a friend.

 

[The motor guy]

Originally Posted By: Bottom_Feeder
Originally Posted By: AVB
I kind of enjoy eating alone, especially if the waitresses are friendly.

Exactly.

I have no idea why there is such a stigma attached to doing things alone. What's wrong with having a meal by yourself? Who cares? It doesn't mean anything at all, unless you're one of those people who looks down on other people doing things by themselves.

Hey, before I was married, I often went to movies by myself, something that REALLY bothers some people. Oh, the humanity!


I always go to the movies alone. It's the best I don't have someone next to me asking questions and making me miss the movie.

 

[chiks]

This gives you an opportunity...to find someone who does not take 4 hrs to get ready for work

 

[stockrex]

dang, I eat by myself at my desk or at a DDD most of the time. Now, I have to do some soul searching :-(

 

[kschachn]

Yeah, I'm an only child (and so were my dad, my grandfather and his father, so I've had lots of practice) and I think that because of that I've never minded eating alone - or doing anything else alone for that matter. But I generally do take something to read or I look at the news etc. on my phone. It is kinda awkward to just sit there looking around when waiting for your food

 

[Kruse]

Originally Posted By: InhalingBullets
Carnoobie-
Look at this way;
25% of the people in the restaurant have bad breath
20% Have at least 1 form of herpes
15% have irritable bowel syndrome
9% regularly use illegal drugs


And that just describes the people who WORK there.... You've also got to count the customers.

Carnoobie, why don't you take turns and eat out at restaurants with your sisters? You know, the ones that spend too much on food. Somehow make THEM pay for your meal, as they are used to spending a lot of money on food.
OR, take your mom and dad to the restaurant with you and make them pay for your meal.
To persuade them to eat with you, tell them that it is their privilege to eat with you. In other words, tell them they will improve their image if they are seen with you.

Sorry, sometimes I feed the trolls.

 

[Bladecutter]

Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
What do you think of it? Dining in a food court is always seen, lots do it when working but dining in a restaurant is rare. Im unfortunately having to do it right now and once the place started getting packed i cant help but feel uncomfortable sitting here by myself.


Well, when I eat out alone, I think nothing of it.

You, on the other hand, probably have every single person in the place watching your every hand movement, thinking to themselves "Look at that little pervert, sitting all by himself. If he reaches for that ketchup, I'm calling the cops, after I finish tazing him."

Maybe you should invest in a tee shirt that says "I'm not a homicidal maniac. I'm just lonely", that way, when you see people looking your way, you can puff up your chest, and point at the words. Make sure you smile REAL big when you do it.

Maybe even a big WINK.

Should do the trick.

BC.

 

[NHHEMI]

Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
What do you think of it? Dining in a food court is always seen, lots do it when working but dining in a restaurant is rare. Im unfortunately having to do it right now and once the place started getting packed i cant help but feel uncomfortable sitting here by myself.


Take Out!

I am uncomfortable eating alone in a restaurant and just don't do it.

 

[Mr Nice]

Being a loner is very bad.

 

[repsolgamma]

Having travelled for business early in my career, eating was always somewhat of a challenge.

Tried staying at hotels with kitchens, but was such a bad cook that I fell asleep with a pan on the stove, it melted, and set off the hotel fire alarm. It was super embarrassing getting woken by security and having everyone at the hotel glaring at me for waking them up. So much for staying in to avoid looking alone!

So it was full steam ahead going to eateries alone, and making it work for me.

At first you are self concious, after awhile it turns into a challenge to counteract your irrational fears. Know that those around you all have their own problems, and may be with people they really don't want to be with. You on the other hand, are unencumbered by unwanted guests, and can use your god given charm to find a wanted guest.

Yes, believe it or not, being alone is a huge advantage when meeting others and opens doors to you that would have never existed otherwise. With just a little tact, and clean clothes, and a smile - nothing should stop you from accomplishing your goal (whatever your goal is!).

If you never ask, you can expect to never get. Its truly amazing what you can find by asking.

Just my experience, from a really shy person who has to work at this stuff.

michael

 

[dave1251]

I was in the United States Navy for nearly 12 years. I have ate alone, with over 500+ people, every imaginable place from a RHIB in the Persian Gulf to Helmland Afghanistan with people from every social class and with so many different people from different countries I have really lost count. In other words Carnoobie quit worrying about everything else and enjoy what little time we are granted on this green earth. Gain a sense of your own value and start making new friends. Maybe it is just me but I have made a lot of friends by just being myself and honest. I have also dated many women by following this philosophy too.

 

[sxg6]

I use to do it all the time, but haven't done it in awhile since I don't really go out to eat anymore (don't like having to tip). Anyways, some people thought I was nuts eating alone, but I never thought anything of it. It's only a big deal or weird if you make it that way. The thing I hated the most about eating alone was that I could tell that some of the servers were ticked off about getting a table with just one person. Ever since working at a restaurant when I was younger I have always been an excellent tipper, so it was disappointing to see an unhappy server because I was alone and they thought they'd get a small tip. On a different, somewhat related subject I have the same feelings about going to the movies too. I use to go see movies alone all the time, and some people thought that was weird, I never understood why it was a big deal.

 

[Mr Nice]

Movies or concert seems kind of strange.

But if you are working then its a different story. I traveled for a while when I did field service and always had takeout only because I like to eat veeeeery slow and not sit at a table for a while.

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

Hire an escort.

 

[antiqueshell]

Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Being a loner is very bad.



Actually it depends on the individual circumstances.

My personal experience has been that unfortunately today it seems the overwhelming majority of people are thoughtless, inconsiderate, selfish, self serving and nasty to deal with, and I do believe that I'm a very reasonable, level headed, pleasant, and logical individual, so it ain't me that is causing my issues with so many folks today. Due to this ugly fact of life I perfer to be alone opposed to keeping company with toxic people.

 

[Slick17601]

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Admit it Carnoobie; you're pulling our chains at this point.


I agree, time to call him out.

 

[Shannow]

Originally Posted By: dave1251
I have ate alone, with over 500+ people,


If only Karma could be granted for that...it sums up being human perfectly. Alone is how you feel, not how many people are around you.

 

[Pablo]

The first time bugged me a little, the second not much, third, like nothing.......

Are you worried what people are going to think? Honestly most normal people (90+%) will know you are on business, the family is away, or you are a single guy, etc. So what? If that bugs you - hmm....plus can you ever control what people think?

And who cares what abnormal people think?