Do you ever go out to eat by yourself?

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I'm too shy I think to ask a random person to eat with me.

I agree with you, I am too shy to invite someone over, but if they were seated next to me by happenstance, I would most likely chat with them. Don't know what I'd do if someone invited me over.

Anyway, I never do go alone simply b/c I feel awkward ...I used to be more gregarious, but life situations changed and I withdrew.

[Marilyn]

I hate to eat alone and avoid it at all cost. I'll eat while driving somewhere or get food and take it back to the office so I can get on the computer. I do eat out with customers a lot in my work, and during the lunch hour, I don't recall seeing very many elderly out and about in the restaurants I frequent. Will definitely keep a lookout though.

Janet, you have an excellent idea if I can get up the nerve to ask someone to join me. For some reason, though I'm not usually shy, am shy about something like that.

[Janet]

It really doesn't take any nerve at all. I'll sit down and if someone comes in alone and then sits alone, alot of times I will ask their waitress if they are waiting on someone. If they tell me no, I will go over and ask if they would life to join me, I could use the company, that way they don't feel like I know they are or might be lonely. One of the first things I do is introduce myself and then ask if they have been out shopping or I'll say something to the effect that everyone I know is at work and I just needed to get out, but really don't like eating alone.

My first time I wasn't sure what to do when I was ready to leave...so I just told her that "my goodness, I've enjoyed talking with you so much, but the time has really gotten away from me, I hope you enjoyed our conversation as much as I have." She was ready to go too and I walked her to her car and then we left. I never looked at it as having "nerves", more like compassion.

Originally Posted by Janet

It really doesn't take any nerve at all. I'll sit down and if someone comes in alone and then sits alone, alot of times I will ask their waitress if they are waiting on someone. If they tell me no, I will go over and ask if they would life to join me, I could use the company, that way they don't feel like I know they are or might be lonely. One of the first things I do is introduce myself and then ask if they have been out shopping or I'll say something to the effect that everyone I know is at work and I just needed to get out, but really don't like eating alone.

My first time I wasn't sure what to do when I was ready to leave...so I just told her that "my goodness, I've enjoyed talking with you so much, but the time has really gotten away from me, I hope you enjoyed our conversation as much as I have." She was ready to go too and I walked her to her car and then we left. I never looked at it as having "nerves", more like compassion.

you are a saint .... do not deny it!!!!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Yorkie Lover

you are a saint .... do not deny it!!!!

BELIEVE ME!!! That is FAR from the truth!! I can just be nice once in awhile, but very selfish too! lol