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[cool_dude_2049]

So I find myself with time to spare before work and I want a good meal. So im at a restaurant alone enjoying my food. I usually thought something odd about doing this but right now id rather eat something good and take my time.

Anybody else do this?

 

[ClassyPenguin]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=483395

 

[Linkhero1]

It feels weird sitting at a table alone. I've done it once when I was starving and didn't want to eat crap.

 

[3N16MA]

Yes. Pretty sure there has been a thread or two about this.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

I do on rare occasion. Seems a little awkward but everything does with me.

 

[ThaneKrios]

Enjoy your meal, eating alone is cool once in awhile.

 

[cjkeats]

All the time. I don't understand the dependance on other people have to do things like go out to eat, or go to the movies.

 

[Corum]

In a hotel restaurant on my own right now making the most of business expenses. I used to care but not so much now.

 

[Finaika]

I do this all the time.

 

[ConradCervantes]

I'm 24 and in college. I eat alone every day. Much preferable to sitting with teenage scum.

 

[Fuzz Rez]

Every day at work. I like to eat and not to have idle conversation while I eat so I usually just eat out.

 

[snacknuts]

Not often, but I've done it. Btw, seeing old people eat alone is basically the saddest thing ever. I try to convince myself that they're just out and about and needed some lunch, but deep down I believe that their spouse is dead and their children don't call them.

 

[sfedai0]

I have no qualms eating alone but unless its unavoidable, I will eat at the bar instead of sitting alone at a table.

 

[commedieu]

lol so sad.


yes :\

 

[The Lamonster]

I feel like this is only okay if you flirt with the waitress.

 

[Canis lupus]

I eat alone, don't wanna listen to nobody's stories when I'm eating.

 

[paully]

Nothing wrong with doing it at a café, I did this alot when I lived in Paris. I'd bring a book with me and watch people walk by. I'd feel uncomfortable if I were alone at a restaurant, though.

 

[3N16MA]

Not often, but I've done it. Btw, seeing old people eat alone is basically the saddest thing ever. I try to convince myself that they're just out and about and needed some lunch, but deep down I believe that their spouse is dead and their children don't call them.

Or they are hungry and don't need to call their children every time they leave the house.


EDIT: Are we also including fast food becuase you always see people eating alone at McD or Wendy's. Especially at lunch in a large city.

 

[Chris R]

I did when I ate out. Mostly went to places that had a bar and ate there. Usually resulted in quick food, responsive service and sometimes even a good conversation with a neighbor.

I wouldn't sit at a table for four by myself though.

 

[Brazil]

I feel like this is only okay if you flirt with the waitress.

That's even more depressing.

 

[BrokenEchelon]

I do it on campus when I have like 15 minutes to inhale my food before class, but I assume that doesn't count. I don't think I've ever gone out with the specific intention of eating out alone, but I've stopped at fast food before and eaten there after a party or on a road trip or things like that.

 

[Octavian]

I feel like this is only okay if you flirt with the waitress.

uh that's the default approach. why would you not do that?

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Is the worst part having to say "table for one, please"?


Normally when I eat alone I just go sit at the bar (assuming the restaurant has one).

 

[Az987]

I feel like this is only okay if you flirt with the waitress.

I do this but only at Chinese food resturants with 70+ year old waitresses.

 

[slit]

I do this all the time.

 

[vulva]

Yeah but only when I'm hungry

 

[TUSR]

Is the worst part having to say "table for one, please"?


Normally when I eat alone I just go sit at the bar (assuming the restaurant has one).

"party for one please"

 

[cool_dude_2049]

you know it is kind of nice to hear the restaurants ambient sound while im sitting here eating. It's a nice way to unwind before going into work.

 

[CitizenCope]

I eat at the bar alone but I've never gotten a table for one.

 

[Borgnine]

This isn't really a problem unless you're 13 or trying to forge relationships with other tribes.

 

[Seanspeed]

Nope. Dining out is a social thing for me. If I really wanted some restaurant food, I'd just order it takeout and save some money on drinks and tip.

Nothing wrong with eating out alone, though. Just not something I see myself doing.

 

[Pctx]

yup.

 

[Trojita]

Don't act self-conscious about it. Stroll in and rock that shit like you own the place.

 

[Mercury Fred]

Sure, it's no big deal. Bring a book.

 

[snacknuts]

Is the worst part having to say "table for one, please"?

Tell them there will be six people in your party and the others are running a few minutes late. Go ahead and order without them.

 

[that1dude24]

yeah. people make it out to be much more of an issue than it really is. some people might judge you, but who cares? you're probably not going to see them many places, and you probably don't want to interact with someone like that in the first place.

 

[cool_dude_2049]

Male waiter just asked me how my meat was. I think it's time to leave.

 

[jtb]

I just order take out if I'm going to eat alone.

 

[TUSR]

Male waiter just asked me how my meat was. I think it's time to leave.

Hes doing his job?

 

[slit]

Actually, I just don't do it. I'd rather just take out then sit in a restaurant alone. Although, fast food joints are excluded from this. There it doesn't bother me for some reason. I guess it's because no one is waiting on me.

 

[cjkeats]

Male waiter just asked me how my meat was. I think it's time to leave.

He wants the tip.

 

[Artemisia]

Male waiter just asked me how my meat was. I think it's time to leave.

get that dick, sis

 

[maquiladora]

I do it all the time.

 

[pigeon]

I used to go out for lunch by myself pretty much every day. I'm trying to cut down on it now, not because I don't enjoy it -- I like the ritual and I like getting out of the house -- but because it's too expensive!

 

[$200]

I pretty much always eat alone.

Spoiler

;_;

 

[Himynameischris]

Eat out alone for lunch all the time (usually fast food though) but at restaurants just go to the bar if it has one,

 

[distantmantra]

If for some reason I'm going to eat by myself, I sit at the bar.

I used to be weirded out about going to movies and concerts alone, but I don't have a problem with it anymore.

 

[slit]

If for some reason I'm going to eat by myself, I sit at the bar.

I used to be weirded out about going to movies and concerts alone, but I don't have a problem with it anymore.

Movies I never understood since it's dark anyway.

 

[PigSpeakers]

Tell them there will be six people in your party and the others are running a few minutes late. Go ahead and order without them.

That makes it even sadder when the waiter/waitress comes up and asks you where your friends are, thinking they abandoned or forgot you.

 

[Rubbish King]

I do it when I'm in town and hungry, I don't go out on my own with the express purpose of eating though