would you ever eat alone?

4realyo · April 2009

i'm not talking about a panera or coffee shop place, but a for real restaurant/diner.

let's say you REALLY want a ham & cheese omlette with a side of sauage, but it must be from a diner & they dont offer take-out.....would u suck it up and go out to eat alone if dh had to work late?

kb75 · April 2009

Sure! I've done this mostly when traveling, but if I really had a craving and no company, why not?

I usually take a book or magazine to read.

mtendere · April 2009

I did it often before I got married. ?I usually got take-out, but sometimes, it's just nice to sit down and have someone bring you food.

ToshaGirl · April 2009

Oh sure, I do most of the time when travelling on business.

And, DH travels too, so I have gone out here at home when he's away.

Go for it! Let nothing keep you from the sausage I say!

lumbride · April 2009

I'm a consultant and travel a lot for work - sometimes room service just won't do it. I eat out alone all the time.

uvalori85 · April 2009

heck yeah. i've even been to see movies in theaters by myself when no one wanted to see it.

hollymichael · April 2009

I would and have. I think it is a little boring eating by myself, so I usually have a book or newspaper with me.

TarheelsInNJ · April 2009

I do, but definitely have a book or magazine. I get really bored otherwise!

sandollar · April 2009

I travel a lot for work so yes, all the time. I usually get room service, but if there is an amazing restaurant I want to try (and the company is paying for it) then for sure I am not missing out! It does get boring though.

hjk5000 · April 2009

It's not my favorite, but I have definitely done that before. Ditto the laptop or book idea.

edimler · April 2009

yep. I agree with the book, magazine though but sometimes it is just fun to people watch and eavesdrop on people's convos.

Firefighters Girl · April 2009

I have but I dont like to.

boxie · April 2009

I do, and I enjoy it when I do. I bring a book. I find that I get really good service and I always tip well.

It makes me feel mysterious, like who is that young woman by herself? A secret agent? A spy? A jet-setter?

MSC03 · April 2009

YES! It is surprisingly liberating to take yourself out on a date. Take a book or a notebook or something and enjoy yourself.

babygirlpriest · April 2009

Of course. I travel for work and eat alone all the time.

If you feel weird about it do what others suggested and bring a prop (book, mag, etc.).

I've even gone to movies solo - though that's pretty rare.

Jennicap · April 2009

I have and I will but if you really don't want to eat alone, sit order and then when it gets to the table say you have an emergency and could they wrap this to go? Pay for it, go home and eat it.

sare_bear · April 2009

boxie:

I do, and I enjoy it when I do. I bring a book. I find that I get really good service and I always tip well.

It makes me feel mysterious, like who is that young woman by herself? A secret agent? A spy? A jet-setter?

lol! Maybe you are a spy.. Hmm

bannedmonkey · April 2009

Once you start traveling for business, you get over that sort of thing. I have no issues going out to eat by myself anymore. I usually just not motivated enough.

ccbanana · April 2009

Oh absolutely. I really love it. When I was really young I worked at a restaurant and I used to take my break at one of the tables in the back, and eat alone (only one waitress on break at a time). It was so relaxing and peaceful, I always brought my US Weekly or a book. Since then, I rarely do it but I consider it a treat to go to dinner and sit solo.

MSC03 · April 2009

boxie:

I do, and I enjoy it when I do. I bring a book. I find that I get really good service and I always tip well.

It makes me feel mysterious, like who is that young woman by herself? A secret agent? A spy? A jet-setter?

Do you wear dark glasses? I would surely think that you're a celebrity.

ToshaGirl · April 2009

boxie:

I do, and I enjoy it when I do. I bring a book. I find that I get really good service and I always tip well.

It makes me feel mysterious, like who is that young woman by herself? A secret agent? A spy? A jet-setter?

Your siggy picture makes me think of you as a mysterious woman!

bbjoys · April 2009

I have done it a few times for a quick lunch, but I wouldn't like to do it at a sit-down restaurant. I just feel so lonely by myself. Embarrassed

kob227 · April 2009

kb75:
Sure! I've done this mostly when traveling, but if I really had a craving and no company, why not?

I usually take a book or magazine to read.

Ditto

MSC03 · April 2009

CathyMD:
boxie:

I do, and I enjoy it when I do. I bring a book. I find that I get really good service and I always tip well.

It makes me feel mysterious, like who is that young woman by herself? A secret agent? A spy? A jet-setter?

Your siggy picture makes me think of you as a mysterious woman!

Boxie is an exquisite enigma. She is shrouded in glorious mystery!

Lexi0402 · April 2009

I've done it a few times. I had to travel for business and I ate alone then, as well as a few other occasions when I had a "me" day. I quite enjoyed it actually. But sometimes I feel self conscious. I just have to be in the right mood.

k-mart · April 2009

Yep! If I'm hungry and need to eat - I will eat!

KelMel · April 2009

I would probably get it to go...

050507BRIDE · April 2009

I have done maybe once or twice. When I have to eat by myself I usually get it to go. I don't travel for work so I rarely have to eat by myself.

mrs.g_6708 · April 2009

Definately, just bring a book!

Mrs. BZ · April 2009

I would

futurebabymama · April 2009

I do this when traveling and when I am at the Courthouse around lunch time and don't feel social enough to call any of my friends for lunch. It's kind of peaceful. I also bring a magazine or at least my iPhone to read the news.

calex33 · April 2009

Well, I guess I'm a loner here, but I have not done this and I probably never will. ?I have eaten by myself at Food Courts, Panera, etc., but never a sit-down, order, and have the food brought to you restaurant. ?I'm not sure why I haven't/wouldn't do it....

mgmccauley · April 2009

I do it when I travel for work. I travel maybe once a month and often to cities that I would love to see but probably wouldn't travel to unless I had a reason. So, if I have some downtime while I'm there, I usually try to explore the city a little bit and try a local restaurant. I've never gone to a sit down restaurant by myself here, though.

ZAngel · April 2009

I'll admit, I've never sat down to eat anywhere alone. I'm not sure if I would. I think I would be more likely to get it to go.

boxie · April 2009

MrsSummitCounty:
CathyMD:
boxie:

I do, and I enjoy it when I do. I bring a book. I find that I get really good service and I always tip well.

It makes me feel mysterious, like who is that young woman by herself? A secret agent? A spy? A jet-setter?

Your siggy picture makes me think of you as a mysterious woman!

Boxie is an exquisite enigma. She is shrouded in glorious mystery!