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Let's settle this. Is it okay to eat at a restaurant alone?

>> No.20226140

>>20226133
Is that the side salad?

>> No.20226150

>>20226133
No, are you some kind of incel or something? Blocking happy couples and families from having a table. Ugh think of how you prevent the restaurant from making more money by doing this.
Just, do better opie.

>> No.20226165

>>20226133
Up to you. Everyone has different dining preferences on any given day, and only demon chuds in disguise will tell you otherwise. Do what you want as long as it doesn't affect others.

>> No.20226167

>>20226165
you sitting there awkward and staring at other people does affect others

>> No.20226174

>>20226167
This, Im glad the feds are keeping an eye on him.

>> No.20226178

the only time its not okay to dine alone is if its busy and you are demanding dining room seating instead of the bar.

>> No.20226181

>>20226133
No, it's totally normal for traveling people. Literally no one who matters will ever even bat an eye.

>> No.20226191

>>20226133
I do it all the time while I’m traveling but if it’s an option to get it to go and drive home and eat my slop in front of my computer while gooning to vore then I will

>> No.20226192

>>20226133
Sit at the bar if it bothers you so much having a table to yourself

>> No.20226196
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20226196

>>20226133
I had a bunch of GroupOn vouchers for Spice Market in Atlanta that were going to expire at the end of the week so I went there every day for lunch by myself. The food was good but I think the host thought I was weird, not because I kept eating alone, but because I was reading Star Wars novels on my Kindle.

>> No.20226205

>>20226133
Sure, who cares. That being said, if I'm alone why would I choose to eat somewhere I need to wait in a crowded place and act all properlike.
>>20226191
This anon gets it.

>> No.20226214

>>20226133
Korean BBQ literally won't serve you if you're alone.

>> No.20226218

i like to eat at a bar then i can just look like an alky instead of a loser :/

>> No.20226219
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>>20226214
Weird given their extremely low birth rate and that men and women hate each other there.

>> No.20226228

>>20226219
Do you not know that Korean BBQ is a type of restaurant? Did you assume I meant BBQ locations in Korea rather than Korean style BBQ restaurants in other countries?

>> No.20226235

>>20226228
I was aware of both, just trying to be topical. Also most Korean BBQ places I've been to welcome everyone but still have primarily a Korean clientele.
Here's some music for the thread.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgs9QUtWc3M

>> No.20226278

Absolutely. I'll order $40 worth of food to myself and sit comfortably afterwards digesting before I leave. Tips are based off performance of course.

>> No.20226308

>>20226214
Why not? I eat out alone fairly often but have never had KBBQ before

>> No.20226327

>>20226214
they make exceptions for exceptionally people.

>> No.20226348

>>20226133
yes it is, you just need something to occupy yourself (a book, something to do on your phone, etc.)
people who are so self conscious that they think eating alone at a restaurant is weird (4chan incels) can just eat at the bar instead, that's normal

>> No.20226354

>>20226348
>4chan incels can just eat at the bar instead
they can eat their cold McDonalds in their hotel room out of sight

>> No.20226358

>>20226354
also that. thats what i do when i travel just so i can watch netflix or something while eating

>> No.20226359

>>20226133
i think its time for a singles surcharge

>> No.20226365

>>20226133
Yes. I used to work on the road alot back in my 20s. Rather than bring take out back to my hotel I'd go to the restaurant/hotel adjacent to the hotel (or on some occasions a notable eatery in the city I'm staying at) to enjoy my dinner alone. It's completely normal.

>> No.20226368

>>20226359
They should be made to wear a dunce cap as well tbdesu. From miserable sight to free entertainment.

>> No.20226407

>>20226133
Yes, it's okay unless it's busy then sit at the bar or offer to sit with a group of strangers. Just make sure the waitstaff knows you're eating separately from them, more common with asian spots. There are tables that seat 6-8 and only 2-5 people are there.

>>20226214
Only at AYCE places in the states, you can go by yourself for most set menu/ala carte places. I'd rather buy my foods from the store and do it at home anyways, that way I can eat all the kimchi I want instead of having it in small bowls each time.

>> No.20226417

>>20226133
Yes? Why wouldnt it? Because some twittertards said it's creepy? Why the hell would I give a fuck about what they said?

>> No.20226426

used to go to this joint after work and eat at the bar alone. ended up chatting with the bartender since he recognized me after i came a few weeks in a row for the cheap tacos. when it was nice out i’d go places and sit outside and blast cigs and read in beer gardens and pick at an appetizer

>> No.20226455

>>20226133
>Is it okay to eat at a restaurant alone?
Yes, it is perfectly fine to eat at a restaurant alone. The only reason you shouldn't is if you are a sperg who can't handle ANY human interaction and will shit all over the table and chairs. Don't sperg out in a public place like that, get your shit to go if you can't act with some measure of decorum.

No restaurant is going to turn you away for being a single diner, and to be honest if you are a chill regular that isn't a Karen, they probably love you. You know what restaurants (and servers) hate? Dashers, Karens, no tippers, and unruly kids.

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>>20226133
I usually buy take-out from restaurants unless I'm with someone but I eat a lot at diners by myself. Met my current partner doing that. She's been loyal, but from what I hear and have seen, waitresses tend to be huge whores. It's nice though to have cute girls to flirt with who wait on you. Diners are always the best options in my area. Better food, more of it, cheaper, and fewer people if you're a night owl.

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>>20226167

>> No.20226589

>>20226534
i do this lmao suck my shit landlord im movin out soon anyway

>> No.20226604

>>20226150
Don’t tell me what to do with my shekels.

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20228503

don't give a fuck, in fact if it's full I'll eat extra slow and order seconds to maximize the inconvenience

>> No.20228585

>>20226133
it certainly is the safest way

>> No.20228661

>>20226133
My experience is no one gives a shit if you do, for the staff you're an easy customer/order
Although I don't go out to REALLY nice and expensive places alone, mostly cause it feels sad to myself to not share the special occasion with others
But I love going to a decent place alone between 2-4 pm if they have lunch and dinner hours, it's the best time because usually the place isn't busy between post lunch break pre dinner, the degenerates in the back haven't been numbed by the miserable dinner rush/hundreds of mobile orders and seem to remember they kinda like cooking, if there's bar seating the opening shift bartender actually gets a customer, usually will be friendly with pours to try and get a bigger tip and keep you coming back

>> No.20228806

>>20226133
I fucking love eating in restaurants by myself. I usually have a drinks break between each course. But then again, I am an alcoholic.

>> No.20228946

Yes 10000% now fuck off and let me enjoy dinner

>> No.20229393

>>20226133
of course it is.

>> No.20229581

Based until you make a deal about it or ask if it’s weird, then it’s weird

>> No.20229587

Solo eating at a diner in the early morning hours is peak comfy.

>> No.20230032

>>20226133
only weird weekend evenings

>> No.20230099

>>20226133
If you're travelling then it's completely normal. If it's in your local town then it's still completely normal in a fast food place or cafe. It might be a bit weird if it's a relatively fancy sit-down restaurant, but unless you visit there regularly enough that the staff realise you're a loner then it doesn't really matter.

>> No.20230127

>>20230099
I go to a local place often enough that they don’t even ask for my order anymore. There will be a beer already waiting as soon as I sit down.

>> No.20230156

eating is and has always been a socially important thing since prehistory
eating by yourself when everyone else is eating together is among the stronger indicators of social isolation, people instinctively feel bad eating alone away from the group and when seeing someone they know eating alone away from the group, even if there's a practical reason for it
bring friends with you at least, if you don't even have that, that's what takeout is for

>> No.20230844

>>20226589
Just not with your deposit. Kek

>> No.20230911

>>20226133
Are YOU gonna stop me, wimp?

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>>20230156
I've not eaten out with another person for over five years
t-thanks anon

>> No.20231817

>>20230156
>just go be alone by yourself so we don’t have to look at you
And people wonder why there’s so many school shooters these days. Teachers have this attitude with people who are isolated and they’re told to just stay home and not bother showing up.

>> No.20231830

>>20226133
Eating a steak alone while propping my phone up and watching hentai and rekt videos is my only past time, don't take it from miiii!

>> No.20231878

Your money's good, right?
I wouldn't, but if you want to, you can, so do it, faggot.

>> No.20231897

>>20226181
For real, maybe its just that I was an only child but if I wanted to go to an event or restaurant I'd often go solo.

Faggots be living in the 1860s where they think you need a formal invite to shit.

>> No.20232028

>>20226133
If the restaurant has a bar, yes
If not, then no because you're hogging an entire booth/table

>> No.20232486

>>20226196
tbf, anyone would think you're weird for that. How did she know what you were reading unless you somehow broadcast the fact?

>> No.20232559

>>20226133
theres literally just a bowl of leaves lol.

>> No.20232561

>>20230156
>people instinctively feel bad eating alone away from the group
npc, no wonder everyone took the vaccine lol.
>>20230156
>when seeing someone they know eating alone away from the group,
what group? the group of betamales and the post wall females?
Cope harder, you will always be low status loser no matter how many "friends" you have lol.

>> No.20232566

>>20230156
>people instinctively feel bad eating alone away from the group and when seeing someone they know eating alone away from the group, even if there's a practical reason for it
Alphas pull it off, you sit alone cause your better than everyone. of course 90% cant pull this off. but yeah, i do this and i see other high status people do this. remember, 90% of men, and females, are low status and you shouldnt fit in in most places you go.

>> No.20232786

>>20226133
>Is it okay to eat at a restaurant alone?
Totally OK at hotel or hotel-adjacent restaurants.
Otherwise, it's probably helpful if you let the wait staff put you somewhere that lets them accommodate larger parties too. And it really is more fun to go with friends or family.

>> No.20232799

>>20226133
it's okay but why should you, don't you have any friends?

>> No.20232911

>>20226133
Yes, but not if you look like a fat dysgenic balding jew like the guy in OP image

>> No.20232947

>>20232028
Doesn't your restaurant have small tables for max two?