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[drizzellla]

Moonchilde -  I admire you for being comfortable to eat alone.

I would not be comfortable eating by myself. I would get the meal "to go" and either eat in my car. And put the radio on and listen to music. Or take the meal back to my house or hotel.

I enjoy eating by myself but not with other people at tables around me. I would rather eat alone in a familiar environment.

[Moonchilde]

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@magicmoodz wrote:

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@MickD wrote:

While I've never been refused a table for one.  I would not/have not hogged a 2-4 top with an ocean view...wouldn't feel right.  It is appropriate to sit at a bar and dine as one.....done many a time...and I've met quite a few characters.

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Yet I’ve been taken right to a prime ocean view table for four by the hostess who was happy to seat me there - I didn’t even ask or expect it. 

I would never ever “just go sit in the bar.” Heck to the no. I am not an undesirable second-class patron simply because I don’t come in a pair. I have also offered, once I was seated at a prime table for four, to move to a table for two (which wasn’t available when I walked in) when a party of four walked in. 

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@Moonchilde

Do you seriously think someone who dines at the bar is an "undesirable second-class patron".

We dine out frequently and often at upscale establishments (never fast food or chain restaurants). We opt to sit at the bar.  As a result we have developed an excellent rapport with all the mixologists who treat us very well along with the managers who never fail to stop by to say hello and ask how everything is.

Different strokes for different folks.   

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@magicmoodz

That's not what she said.  " I am not an undesirable second-class patron simply because I don’t come in a pair."  Meaning, she gets the feeling others may think that way ABOUT her.

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Thank you, @Noel7. You have saved me from even having to acknowledge such deliberate cluelessness at its source.

[Mona_L]

I am not being cruel @Moonchilde, but it doesn't surprise me that you dine alone 99% of the time--when I read some of your comments, I can see why that is.   Have a good night.

[Moonchilde]

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@drizzellla wrote:

Moonchilde -  I admire you for being comfortable to eat alone.

I would not be comfortable eating by myself. I would get the meal "to go" and either eat in my car. And put the radio on and listen to music. Or take the meal back to my house or hotel.

I enjoy eating by myself but not with other people at tables around me. I would rather eat alone in a familiar environment.

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@drizzellla, I would be uncomfortable going out alone to dinner, though I have when necessity dictated. But it’s never bothered me at breakfast, brunch or lunch.

[cherry]

That comment was the equivalent of a drive by shooting. Of course it is cruel, and  they know it is  

[Tribesters]

If they don’t serve single diners they should say that right at the door.

If I were you I would ask for a table for 2- tell them the other person will be arriving soon. Then decide to order “while you wait” for your guest. After you get all your food tell them your friend had an emergency. If they want to play games then play along...

[missy1]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@drizzellla wrote:

Moonchilde -  I admire you for being comfortable to eat alone.

I would not be comfortable eating by myself. I would get the meal "to go" and either eat in my car. And put the radio on and listen to music. Or take the meal back to my house or hotel.

I enjoy eating by myself but not with other people at tables around me. I would rather eat alone in a familiar environment.

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@drizzellla, I would be uncomfortable going out alone to dinner, though I have when necessity dictated. But it’s never bothered me at breakfast, brunch or lunch.

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I thought you were talking about fine dining. Now you say you don't go out to dinner alone. At those times (lunch/breakfast) if space is available then they should sit where you want. (meaning if there is a waiter there)

[Moonchilde]

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@cherry wrote:

That comment was the equivalent of a drive by shooting. Of course it is cruel, and  they know it is  

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And so frickin’ obvious it’s hilarious. I’m supposed to be wounded to the quick. LMAO and SMH.

[missy1]

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@Tribesters wrote:

If they don’t serve single diners they should say that right at the door.

If I were you I would ask for a table for 2- tell them the other person will be arriving soon. Then decide to order “while you wait” for your guest. After you get all your food tell them your friend had an emergency. If they want to play games then play along...

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That's exactly what I was going to write.

[Mmsfoxxie]

I've never thought of going to a high end restaurant alone but I've seen a person or two eating alone.  Whether they had a problem getting a decent table, I can't say.

But I would never sit at a bar even if that was all that was available, alone or not.  For one thing, I'm short and my feet would dangle; there is no back support on those stools that won't stay still.  And I think that if I went out to eat alone, the bar would be too active.  I doubt if I'd want to be involved in conversations that might be initiated.  I'd want peace.

I do sit at the bar while waiting for my carry out order sometimes.  Different circumstance.