RedHeadedTaurus: Isn't it also because you don't really cook for yourself, galrads … like hardly ever … with the exception of microwaving a potato, of course. I mean, I remember when you were loudly eating those airline peanuts on the plane we both happened to, by chance, be on together. It was like you hadn't eaten in days … Which was exactly why I snatched them and threw them into the cockpit.
yeah, well, RedHeadTaurus, what can I say ... given all the air turbulance found over Detroit, Mi, I get nervous when I see the cockpit door remain open while someone next to me keeps smacking me upside my head while I try and chew my food in peace.
galrads: yeah, well, RedHeadTaurus, what can I say ... given all the air turbulance found over Detroit, Mi, I get nervous when I see the cockpit door remain open while someone next to me keeps smacking me upside my head while I try and chew my food in peace.
The other day i ate out in a chinese resturant.and the tried to seat me at a table.i said no i want a booth so i sat down .they didnt bring me the tea and i felt really low.i ate my meal and didnt tip.i am sure i would of been treated better if i was accompied with someone..
Bluesky60: The other day i ate out in a chinese resturant.and the tried to seat me at a table.i said no i want a booth so i sat down .they didnt bring me the tea and i felt really low.i ate my meal and didnt tip.i am sure i would of been treated better if i was accompied with someone..
MisterForYou: Going to a restaurant and having a meal on your own can be a bit awkward for most singles. How do you feel about ordering that table for one?
What's crazy for me is that when my kids are gone, I feel awkward eating alone at home. My dining table is by my huge floor to ceiling windows... I hate it that the neighbors can see me eating alone.
In a restaurant, I don't mind because I'm usually on a job or waiting for work to be finished... I enjoy people watching and also the solitude.
Bluesky60: The other day i ate out in a chinese resturant.and the tried to seat me at a table.i said no i want a booth so i sat down .they didnt bring me the tea and i felt really low.i ate my meal and didnt tip.i am sure i would of been treated better if i was accompied with someone..
I’v seen single people dining alone get treated as second class diners when couples are also present. Couples represent bigger fish to feed and bigger tips for same amount of time spent waiting on them. T.I.P. ... to insure promptness... no promptnous no tip
galrads: I’v seen single people dining alone get treated as second class diners when couples are also present. Couples represent bigger fish to feed and bigger tips for same amount of time spent waiting on them. T.I.P. ... to insure promptness... no promptnous no tip.
That's interesting, because I often see it the other way... especially in a place where the single person is a regular. He gets special attention, he flirts with the servers, he leaves a bigger than normal tip...
When I worked in the coffee shop 20 years ago, we relished the slower pace of the single regulars!
MisterForYou: Going to a restaurant and having a meal on your own can be a bit awkward for most singles. How do you feel about ordering that table for one?
What i had in mind was more eating alone after working hours, dinner at a 'serious' restaurant, not a diner. In that context, a solo diner is more conspicuous. I don't know why, but a scene from 'As good as it gets' comes to mind. ??
I had to eat alone when I used to travel a lot due to my job... I actually enjoyed it... And there was always someone in your situation you end up talking to... I haven't dined alone for many years now...
MisterForYou: Going to a restaurant and having a meal on your own can be a bit awkward for most singles. How do you feel about ordering that table for one?
There's effectively zero chance of going to a fancy restaurant by myself. Mcdonalds and the all you can eat buffet I'll be dining for the pure utility of converting protein intake into muscle energy, there's no need to book.
Doesn't bother me I'll see couples not talking looking all awkward feeling or people who can't relax because the kids are acting up, makes me glad to be by myself.
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