Do you mind going to a restaurant by yourself?

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Dec 23, 2009 9:54 PM
I live about 15 minutes from all of my friends... if I dont feel like driving to them or meeting half way and I dont feel like cooking I have no problem taking homework, a good book, or just myself to a local restaurant and getting some food. Or sometimes if it's been a long day and I want some alone time and a good meal I'll treat myself and just have some alone time.
I have a friend who freaks out if she hears I went to dinner alone... lol, I make sure to text her everytime I do it to hear her freak out about it :)
Dec 23, 2009 9:54pm
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sleeper

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Dec 23, 2009 10:01 PM
I don't mind doing your mom by myself, so no.
Dec 23, 2009 10:01pm
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raiderbuck

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Dec 23, 2009 10:27 PM
Was just talking to a female friend about this. She says that if it's a girl it's lame...but it's cool for guys. I've only done it a handful of times, and I'll often just go to the bar and eat.
Dec 23, 2009 10:27pm
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Cat Food Flambe'

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Dec 23, 2009 10:43 PM
Do it often on the road - as Mr. 300 mentioned, when you travel, you often don't have much of a choice.

There are several restaurants near the hotels at which I usually stay in Hartford and Seattle that have "Captain's Tables", where upon request the staff will seat single diners who want to talk with others. I've met a lot of interesting people this way, and have actually made a couple of long-term professional contacts as well. (AHEM - not that kind of profession - THEY usually hang out in the bar, which I avoid like the plague).
Dec 23, 2009 10:43pm
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Dec 23, 2009 10:46 PM
Fast Food Places-Yes
Sit Down Restaurants-No, that is kinda creepy
Dec 23, 2009 10:46pm
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BRF

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Dec 23, 2009 10:52 PM
Somehow, I think I have read all this before........in a time.........long ago, now.

It must be "deja vu".
Dec 23, 2009 10:52pm
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Dec 23, 2009 10:54 PM
Cat Food,

I may have to remember that tip for networking down the line
Dec 23, 2009 10:54pm
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Dec 23, 2009 11:04 PM
I'm with v_falcons... I go lots of places to eat by myself. But I will never go to a movie alone. I'd rather rent one and take it home.

If you are stressed at work or just need to get away, nothing is better then going to a local place, sit down, have your own space and relax.

If I don't have anything to read, I usually whip out the ol Blackberry and surf the web. I find that waiters/waitresses treat you 10 times better alone, as they usually get tipped correctly or more.
Dec 23, 2009 11:04pm
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sej

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Dec 23, 2009 11:19 PM
I have no problem eating alone, whether it is fast food or a sit down restaurant. I also have no problem going to movies alone, shopping alone, snowboarding alone...I don't feel I should miss out on stuff I want to do just because my friends don't want to do it. They all think I'm nuts, but I thoroughly enjoy it.
Dec 23, 2009 11:19pm
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Dec 23, 2009 11:23 PM
Doesn't bother me to eat by myself. Part of that's probably due to work, as I do a bit of traveling with my job and, well, I'd rather eat by myself in a restaurant than be really hungry all day.
Dec 23, 2009 11:23pm
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June18

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Dec 23, 2009 11:37 PM
I eat alone alot. I'd prefer to have a paper or something so I'm not just staring off into space but sometimes there's nothin.

Also have gone to the movies by myself. It's ok unless a total stranger comes up and sits right beside you in an empty theatre.
Dec 23, 2009 11:37pm
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Dec 23, 2009 11:42 PM
I usually will sit at the bar and I have no problem. I enjoy being by myself. If you can't stand to be with yourself then I don't know what to tell you.
Dec 23, 2009 11:42pm
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Dec 23, 2009 11:45 PM
Nope, not at all.
Dec 23, 2009 11:45pm
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Dec 23, 2009 11:56 PM
Mr. 300 wrote: Do it all the time. When you're in sales and on the road all day, you don't have much choice.
I concur. I only eat alone when traveling for business.
Dec 23, 2009 11:56pm
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Dec 24, 2009 1:27 AM
I go to lunch alone a lot. Just bring a good book and I'm fine. Now, the only time I've done this at a fine dining establishment is when I'm traveling for work, but mid-range restaurants (Bob Evans, Big Boy, etc. I have no problem). Plus, I go to the movies by myself all the time. Doesn't bother me in the least. Would I prefer to have company? Sure. But if son isn't up to what I'm choosing and hubby doesn't do ANY kind of chick flicks, then alone is perfectly fine with me.
Dec 24, 2009 1:27am
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Dec 24, 2009 1:38 AM
I do it all the time. I like my space from others sometimes, because there are some of friends that turn into dicks when I'm trying to eat a meal.
Dec 24, 2009 1:38am
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Dec 24, 2009 1:47 AM
I eat alone a lot on my way home from school (50 minute commute to YSU). Most times I'll just get some fast food but I occasionally will eat at someplace nicer. I don't see a problem with it, sure it's usually better to eat with friends but I'm not so self conscience that I can't enjoy a meal alone.
Dec 24, 2009 1:47am
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slide22

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Dec 24, 2009 2:06 AM
Something like Bob Evans, iHop, etc. I'll stop in by myself and get some coffee and grub. Never really done it at a nicer sit-down place though.
Dec 24, 2009 2:06am
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Dec 24, 2009 2:11 AM
I have no problem eating alone or going to a movie alone. My friends and I all work different schedules and I don't like cooking and sometimes damn it I want good food or a good movie.
Dec 24, 2009 2:11am
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Dec 24, 2009 9:06 AM
Fast food places or BW's I don't mind going by myself too but sit down waited on type restaraunts not a big fan of going by myself. Movies either I'd rather go with someone.
Dec 24, 2009 9:06am
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Tiernan

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Dec 24, 2009 9:43 AM
Since I contracted leprosy a few years ago in Panama I eat out alot by myself. Not a big deal.
Dec 24, 2009 9:43am
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Nate

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Dec 24, 2009 10:34 AM
When I worked midnights, I use to eat breakfast after work a lot by myself at Star Diner. (hot waitresses)
Dec 24, 2009 10:34am
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Dec 24, 2009 10:38 AM
I do it all the time. Usually if I'm by myself I'll sit at the bar so I don't take up an entire table by myself (I used to be a server and waiting on singles sucked because you only get a tip for one person sitting at a 4 person table). Every now and then I'll sit at a table to eat by myself if I'm celebrating something or treating myself. Sometimes I end up by myself because everyone else is busy and there's no one to go with, or sometimes I just need to get away from people and enjoy the solitude.
Dec 24, 2009 10:38am
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Dec 24, 2009 10:53 AM
sej wrote: I have no problem eating alone, whether it is fast food or a sit down restaurant. I also have no problem going to movies alone, shopping alone, snowboarding alone...I don't feel I should miss out on stuff I want to do just because my friends don't want to do it. They all think I'm nuts, but I thoroughly enjoy it.
Don't lie, you snowboard alone because another person can't fit on the lift with you!

I went skiing yesterday... I forgot how pathetic places around Ohio were. Makes me miss New Hampshire/Vermont even with the not as cold conditions.
Dec 24, 2009 10:53am
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Dec 24, 2009 10:56 AM
I've been eating alone in restaurants for years especially when traveling on business.
Dec 24, 2009 10:56am