Are you afraid of eating alone in a restaurant?

Have you ever eaten alone in a restaurant? Some people just get chills down the spine at the very thought. Eating alone is not the scary experience that people fear, but a unique way to enjoy a restaurant.

Do people not look?

People eat alone in restaurants more often than you think. The uncomfortable gaze of other customers does not exist more than standard. When you are with someone, you are conversing or not noticing that people are looking at that moment.

And the waiters?

Waiters may ask you once or twice if you are waiting for someone. People eat alone for work, because plans change. They’ve seen a lot of people eat alone, plus it doesn’t matter what people think. This is something for you.

That I have to do?

It should do the same as it normally does. Check out the menu. Do you remember eating alone then the garlic bread that you love but are worried about because your breath stinks? Eat it! Start your meal with dessert. Ask for something you wouldn’t normally ask for. You can create your own rules this time around, so make the experience a pleasant one.

What if I am worried?

Bring a book, newspaper, or magazine to read if you are really worried about eating alone. You can bring a notebook and write down the things you need to do. Look around you, you will be surprised to see that you are not alone. You may see some people reading a book while enjoying their glass of wine. You may see someone looking at people.

Why not try something different?

Maybe eating at a restaurant table seems like too much. Start by eating on a patio. You can observe traffic, pedestrians, and everything outside. While it makes it easy to ignore people inside the restaurant, eating on the patio is a good way to blend in with the outside environment. If it’s too cold, eat at the bar. You might see other people eating alone here, plus waiters see people dining alone quite often.

Don’t rush …

Don’t rush your food so you can get out of the place as quickly as possible. This is a time to enjoy a meal. You don’t have to cook, clean, or store things. Although you want to tip well, you can think of the waiters and kitchen as your personal kitchen staff and relax and enjoy your meal.