Actually, now that I've thought about it, I realize I've eaten dinner out alone loads of times. Particularly when traveling alone. I just bring a book with me. But I wouldn't do it at a TGI Fridays. I'm more of a hole in the wall asian or neighborhood restaurant type. There's always people eating alone there.

OzlemUcucu said:

Well I have always had someone to go out with. When I am alone I usually just fix something for myself light and do not bother going out. I enjoy eating with others when I go out to dine.
I have gone to a movie by myself. That was fun.

CarrieMpls said:

They're soup and salad combo is good ok?


I now have to carry my favorite ringtone with me around to make me feel more adequate when I dine alone. http://www.danonderdonk.c...sballs.mp3

Love eating out alone. Love being alone, period.

Imago said:

I can't believe you still have that!

CarrieMpls said:

I just love the way you say "Imago's balls"...It's soo seductive.

INSATIABLE said:

Are you a quirkyalone? Melissa sent me a book about it all this weekend. Apparently there's a name for us. lol.

Imago said:

omg. shut up!

CarrieMpls said:

Quirkyalone: noun/adj. A person who enjoys being single (but is not opposed to being in a relationship) and generally prefers to be alone rather than dating for the sake of being in a couple. With unique traits and an optimistic spirit; a sensibility that transcends relationship status. See also quirkytogether, perkytogether, quirkyslut.

What is with the constant need for us all to be categorized? I don't know--relationships make me nervous, so yeah, I guess it's somewhat appropriate.

I have travelled the world on my own on business. Dined out with clients, sometimes I wish to be on my own.

So choice between ordering room service and eating out on my own? Hell, I prefer to get dressed up, go out somewhere random, eat on my own (there are business ppl out there eating alone - nothing to be ashamed of) and enjoy myself

Most times I meet up with others and end up joining them in drinks or other times have mad nights going to some random nightclub and partying my socks off

I wouldnt have that, had I stayed in my hotel room, so I opt for the eating alone lifestyle when I AM ALONE

Doesnt last long, I can promise you

INSATIABLE said:

Yeah, I don't get that either!! But it was apt for me, nonetheless.

I find people who dine out/go out/ etc alone really cool. I once had a male friend, and he took so much time to get dress etc. before he went out. He put so much effort into it, to get into mood, and he even didnt know where he would go out to. He always met the most cool people when he was out, and he always found the best places to go out.

To put it simply, he loved going out alone, and always said it was the most stylish thing to do.

INSATIABLE said:

Your score was 102. Very quirkyalone:
Relatives may give you quizzical looks, and so may friends, but you know in your heart of hearts that you are following your inner voice. Though you may not be romancing a single person, you are romancing the world. Celebrate your freedom on National Quirkyalone Day, February 14th!

I looooovvveeee IMAGO's (very seductive at this point) BALLS

Imago said:

Half of that isn't even my voice!!!

Stop!

CarrieMpls said:

I'm sorry. This thread was just starting to get sad and depressing, and I was trying to lighten things up.

Your score was 78. Somewhat quirkyalone (otherwise known as quirkytogether):
You are probably part of a mysterious group of people, the quirkytogethers. You share many of our quirky qualities, but you manage to find yourself, on a regular basis, in a coupled situation. Interesting.

How quirkyalone are you?
Your score was 95. Very quirkyalone:
Relatives may give you quizzical looks, and so may friends, but you know in your heart of hearts that you are following your inner voice. Though you may not be romancing a single person, you are romancing the world. Celebrate your freedom on National Quirkyalone Day, February 14th!

Imago said:

raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...

How quirkyalone are you? http://www.quirkyalone.net/qa/quiz.php
Your score was 88. Very quirkyalone:
Relatives may give you quizzical looks, and so may friends, but you know in your heart of hearts that you are following your inner voice. Though you may not be romancing a single person, you are romancing the world. Celebrate your freedom on National Quirkyalone Day, February 14th!

CarrieMpls said:

PS - I'm not sure where your balls fall in line on my list of favorite things.

STOP IT

CarrieMpls said:

This discussion reminds me of the scene from "The Lonely Guy" when Steve Martin dines alone in a busy and rather upscale restaurant.

After Steve informs the maitre d' he needs only a table for one, the other patrons in the restaurant instantly fall silent and focus all their attention on Steve while the maitre d' leads him to his table underneath the glare of a giant spotlight. Then, after he is seated, a group of waiters appear and noisily clear his table of the unnecessary extra place settings while everyone contines staring. Finally Steve requests the maitre d' to please have his fellow diners go back to talking. It's a brilliant scene.

Dining alone used to make me uncomfortable but, as I've grown older, it really doesn't anymore. Truth is, oftentimes I find it's more relaxing to eat alone than with dining companions as then I don't have to worry so much about manners or making interesting conversation.

Imago said:

too cute..

that picture is perfect

dining or doing things alone has never bother me. I don't get it why is dining alone such a big deal for people? I've never really understood that.

ArielB said:

Oh he hates phones you can forget about a call!