Eating alone at a restaurant should be normalized more often
Last week was my first time ever eating out alone and i was actually nervous. I wanted breakfast and didn’t think to order takeout so while in line decided to dine in. Truth be told It wasn’t bad, I enjoyed my alone time. I think we’re programmed from a young age that eating with others is a must. It’s seen on tv sitcomes, movies, in public, in school, etc. And if you eat alone then to some there must be something wrong with you when there might not be anything wrong. Anyway the food was great and I might go back when I have the chance.
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I find it actually works well in some restaurants. I find "family restaurants" fit the bill pretty well. Especially if you catch them at a quieter time. They are almost relaxing in their casualness. I used to live in an apartment down and across the street from a Perkins and I would swing in often. There was also a nice little Chinese buffet. I would even 'Dine In' at the Burger King and McDonald's if I walked up.
I'm still more nervous about doing so in fancier places.
