Dining in a restaurant alone
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Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
Well unfortunately they stuck me right in the middle by the kitchen door so everyone can see me. I hope i dont look like a loser here bY myself while everyone is with ppl
Do not let it bother you. I eat alone in restaurants all the time due to my weird schedule, and probably because I'm a difficult person.
The only annoyance is that it's a bit boring. I'm not going to read a newspaper while I'm eating, nor can I easily watch TV while eating like I'd do at home. Fortunately, I just eat quickly, and get the heck out of there so I'm not bored.
Would you rather be at one of the tables with four screaming kids, or by yourself at a peaceful table?
Well unfortunately they stuck me right in the middle by the kitchen door so everyone can see me. I hope i dont look like a loser here bY myself while everyone is with ppl
Do not let it bother you. I eat alone in restaurants all the time due to my weird schedule, and probably because I'm a difficult person.
The only annoyance is that it's a bit boring. I'm not going to read a newspaper while I'm eating, nor can I easily watch TV while eating like I'd do at home. Fortunately, I just eat quickly, and get the heck out of there so I'm not bored.
Would you rather be at one of the tables with four screaming kids, or by yourself at a peaceful table?
When I was in college, it was a lot of time in dining halls.
Sometimes I'd eat alone, sometimes I'd eat with other people. In all honesty, I didn't really care either way.
I kind of preferred eating alone. I'm a fast eater and I feel awkward in a group if I'm sitting there with no food and everyone else is eating. That would cause me to eat more ... which is never a good thing.
I, too, used to travel (locally) for work. I wasn't always able to get home for lunch so I would find myself eating out once or twice a week. I hate eating out (expensive and usually not healthy) but had to do so alone
Sometimes I'd eat alone, sometimes I'd eat with other people. In all honesty, I didn't really care either way.
I kind of preferred eating alone. I'm a fast eater and I feel awkward in a group if I'm sitting there with no food and everyone else is eating. That would cause me to eat more ... which is never a good thing.
I, too, used to travel (locally) for work. I wasn't always able to get home for lunch so I would find myself eating out once or twice a week. I hate eating out (expensive and usually not healthy) but had to do so alone
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I wish I could remember the details but I read an article years ago in a forensic anthropology journal that looked at communal eating in different cultures.
Eating is virtually always a social activity and this is something that transcends cultural and geographic boundaries. Being uncomfortable or uneasy while eating alone is an incredibly common phenomena, just about everywhere.
It's interesting to think about whether this is a cultural or physical adaptation to coping with an activity that would have made our ancestors very vulnerable.
Eating is virtually always a social activity and this is something that transcends cultural and geographic boundaries. Being uncomfortable or uneasy while eating alone is an incredibly common phenomena, just about everywhere.
It's interesting to think about whether this is a cultural or physical adaptation to coping with an activity that would have made our ancestors very vulnerable.
What I found weird was having a forced hour long lunch break from work. IE I could not punch in at 59 minutes if I tried. I'd go to wendys and gobble something down in 5 minutes and then... then what? Used to working and eating lunch at my desk.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Being a loner is very bad.
Well ive been one all my life, so im used to it by now.
Originally Posted By: 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?
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Being a loner is very bad.
Well ive been one all my life, so im used to it by now.
Originally Posted By: 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?
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
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Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
That's why escort services advertise in very local papers. Sometimes on craigslist
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
That's why escort services advertise in very local papers. Sometimes on craigslist
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that? If you think this is bad, you should have seen in 2001 when I went to a concert with about 20+k people in there ALONE! Now that was awkward!
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that? If you think this is bad, you should have seen in 2001 when I went to a concert with about 20+k people in there ALONE! Now that was awkward!
I don't know whats worse, carnoobies troll threads or how most bitog members can't tell they are being trolled. Well done sir carnoobie.
Originally Posted By: ComfyShorts
I don't know whats worse, carnoobies troll threads or how most bitog members can't tell they are being trolled. Well done sir carnoobie.
I've come to the conclusion those appearing unaware actually are, and are just putting on a brave face for everyone involved.
I don't know whats worse, carnoobies troll threads or how most bitog members can't tell they are being trolled. Well done sir carnoobie.
I've come to the conclusion those appearing unaware actually are, and are just putting on a brave face for everyone involved.
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that?
You just told us you lie.
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that?
You just told us you lie.
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that? If you think this is bad, you should have seen in 2001 when I went to a concert with about 20+k people in there ALONE! Now that was awkward!
I've done that, too. There's no point missing a good concert because idiot friends cannot find the time or money.
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that? If you think this is bad, you should have seen in 2001 when I went to a concert with about 20+k people in there ALONE! Now that was awkward!
I've done that, too. There's no point missing a good concert because idiot friends cannot find the time or money.
Originally Posted By: tommygunn
Originally Posted By: ComfyShorts
I don't know whats worse, carnoobies troll threads or how most bitog members can't tell they are being trolled. Well done sir carnoobie.
I've come to the conclusion those appearing unaware actually are, and are just putting on a brave face for everyone involved.
The carnoobie threads are either posted by carnoobie using a different name on other websites, or he just copies these posts from other websites.
Either way, they are just amusing stories.
Examples of carnoobie's threads that have been on BITOG and are almost exactly the same posts on other web sites....
"Puckgenius" "High maintenance girls: Are they a deal breaker to you?" on hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1246003 same as
BITOG Carnoobie "High Maintenance girls" https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2715031&page=1
"Mayosandwich" "My mom spends 7-8 hours a day cleaning the kitchen sink" on forums.redflagdeals.com/my-mom-spends-7-8-hours-day-cleaning-kitchen-sink-1206254 same as
BITOG Carnoobie "My mom spends 7-8 hours a day cleaning " https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2694161&page=1
Originally Posted By: ComfyShorts
I don't know whats worse, carnoobies troll threads or how most bitog members can't tell they are being trolled. Well done sir carnoobie.
I've come to the conclusion those appearing unaware actually are, and are just putting on a brave face for everyone involved.
The carnoobie threads are either posted by carnoobie using a different name on other websites, or he just copies these posts from other websites.
Either way, they are just amusing stories.
Examples of carnoobie's threads that have been on BITOG and are almost exactly the same posts on other web sites....
"Puckgenius" "High maintenance girls: Are they a deal breaker to you?" on hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1246003 same as
BITOG Carnoobie "High Maintenance girls" https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2715031&page=1
"Mayosandwich" "My mom spends 7-8 hours a day cleaning the kitchen sink" on forums.redflagdeals.com/my-mom-spends-7-8-hours-day-cleaning-kitchen-sink-1206254 same as
BITOG Carnoobie "My mom spends 7-8 hours a day cleaning " https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2694161&page=1
I'm going to (and just did on this OP) start notifying moderators on his threads. He does not add to any BITOG discussion (off topic and on) and is clearly trolling for responses (whether he needs them or not for his mental condition). If his issues are real or not, either way its trolling.
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that?
You just told us you lie.
There are some studies out there that say people lie 2 to 3 times every 10 minutes.
Carnoobie could have gone to the restaurant with Lebron James and Justin Bieber for all we know!
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Carnoobie
When I walked in, I made up saying I was there meeting a friend and when they asked "how many people" I said two just so I didnt look like a loser in front of 20 staff. Then when I was done eating, I just said to the waitress sorry, friend got tied up and couldnt make it.
Why does this make me feel like I've been rickrolled?
Youre not. You dont believe me that i said that?
You just told us you lie.
There are some studies out there that say people lie 2 to 3 times every 10 minutes.
Carnoobie could have gone to the restaurant with Lebron James and Justin Bieber for all we know!
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Since Carnoobie is from Canada I say Bieber also I blame Carnoobie for Bieber's popularity.
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