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Dining alone

Luvsmyfam — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 01:33:31 GMT

after I got off work today,I went to a nice restraurant by my self,and had a great lunch.i was so hoping I wouldn't run into anyone I knew,kinda embarrassing dining alone.i could of went with parents,but they were dining at 5,and I knew I didn't want to wait that long. by the way,because I have no computer,and only a tablet,I don't capitalize anything.sorry!happy new year everyone and be safe!

Re: Dining alone

homedecor1 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 01:43:11 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

Good for you!!!!

I find I'm my best dining guest...I can pick where I want to eat, when I go and actually enjoy lone dining. Although, I'm pretty social and always have conversation with someone dining.

(I love to travel alone NO drama or timelines😁)

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Skyegirl21 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 01:49:45 GMT

Good for you! Have a wonderful new year Sherrikay! 👍🏼🎉🌹

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fthunt — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 02:05:16 GMT

Eating alone is peaceful. It's fun to have company.......... sometimes yes,\.... sometimes no.

Eating is to feed your body - not for social judgement nor approval.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 02:17:10 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Happy New Year to you! After my DH died I went to Denny's a few times for a meal alone. It actually wasn't too bad but I understand how you feel.

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1Snickers — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 02:24:53 GMT

@Luvsmyfam HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I'm glad you had lunch! I've been doing take out mostly during the pandemic. But before I would occasionally go. I know how you felt being alone.
Sometimes I'd take a book or text on my phone while waiting.
I'm on an I pad and when it was new I started typing on these forums and it helped me learn the onscreen keyboard. It's harder to do photos on it so I haven't done that yet. But it's a good way to learn.
🍽🍷 🎇🎆

Re: Dining alone

Sooner — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 03:12:45 GMT

I have eaten alone a lot in all sorts of restaurants because my husband traveled a lot and I didn't want to go home from work and cook.

It never made me uncomfortable and I didn't take a book. Just relax and enjoy the food, people watch, talk to the waiter and leave a nice tip. It's fine!

Usually I found the waiter would make a few extra stops to check on me and have a brief conversation--I think they know singles appreciate the attention. At least the good waiters. . .

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Biftu — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 03:28:58 GMT

My job required quite a bit of traveling so I had to eat out alone often. I got used to it but can honestly say it usually wasn't enjoyable for me. I felt awkward just sitting there so I would bring a book or my work to look over. That being said, for those who feel comfortable I think it's great to eat where you want when you want and often not have to listen to uninteresting chatter from your table mate.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:10:08 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I use two different tablets and have no difficulty capitalizing anything I want. You can even capitalize on a cell phone.

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Mustang Shar — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:02:54 GMT

I've dined alone for years now and always have my phone to play with. The other week, a lady in the next booth was leaving with her friend and she stopped at my table. She admired me for eating alone and she really never did that. I encouraged her to do so, she's missing out on good food and it's easier than cooking for 1 person sometimes. I always receive good service from the staff.

Re: Dining alone

GingerPeach — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:46:08 GMT

Good for you, @Luvsmyfam

Did you know you can set your iPad to auto-capitalize by going to Settings, General, Keyboard.

I'm on my iPad now and am also using the arrow at each end of the keyboard to switch from lowercase to capitals. Also don't forget the space bar. The iPad has all that.

Happy New Year!

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Pook — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 09:05:32 GMT

There is and shouldn't be any embarassment for eating out alone! I do it all the time and look forward to it. I enjoy my own company and thoughts. I always have my kindle with me and often enjoy reading.

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teganslaw — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:35:53 GMT

I've dined alone many times. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's not admirable, or a big deal to me. Just something that's perfectly normal and that I'm accustomed to.

I enjoy doing things by myself. If I want to eat out, or attend an event and my husband doesn't want to, why should I deny myself? I would miss out on too much.

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ECBG — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:51:38 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

Sometimes I'll have a heavy lunch at a resturant when I will be getting out of work too late to eat dinner. Either we had no leftovers or just a salad isn't enough.

I will see one or two others dining alone and don't think a thing of it.

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KCDiva — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:19:46 GMT

@homedecor1 I am with you. I have absolutely no problem going into a restaurant and eating alone. I know a lot single people who can't do it or refuse to and that's fine. It's not a problem with me. I'm a people watcher so it's kind of fun.

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deeva — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:19:49 GMT

There is nothing embarrassing about eating alone. I got used to eating alone when I used to travel for my job. I would always have something to read with me, this was before smart phones and tablets.

I also prefer taking trips and shopping alone.

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wagirl — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:24:53 GMT

I find it interestng that people still feel like it is so taboo to eat by yourself anywhere, anytime---why???? I do it all the time , no big deal! come on---it's 2022 !!!

Re: Dining alone

Luvsmyfam — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:50:46 GMT

@GingerPeach I do not have a ipad,but have android tablet.

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GingerPeach — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:25:48 GMT

Hi @Luvsmyfam

When you get a chance, explore the Settings in your tablet.

Or do a Google search.
It's probably annoying for you not to have the full use of your tablet's keyboard.

Re: Dining alone

Zhills — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:43:40 GMT

I have an Android tablet. Simply hit the arrow on the left by the z to capitalize.