05-04-2004, 05:48 AM | #1 | |
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I'm wondering how many people out there have dined solo? And I'm talking dining, not going for a bite at McDonalds or going to some cheap Chinese corner place for a 10minute bite. I'm talking about dining solo, as in a proper night out at a proper restaurant, like:
I'm curious to hear about the experience. What got me thinking was the below article which appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald today: Quote:
But I'm sure that some people MUST have done this. So...what was it like for you solo flyers? [ 05-04-2004, 09:02 AM: Message edited by: Memnoch ] |
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05-04-2004, 06:22 AM | #2 |
Lord Ao
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If you're going to an expensive restaurant, you might as well go with someone else - someone to split the bill with.
I don't see anything wrong with dining solo, even at flashy restaurant. (Not that I ever have, mind you ) [ 05-04-2004, 06:27 AM: Message edited by: GokuZool ] |
05-04-2004, 06:53 AM | #3 |
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been there done that,
I like to eat, and I like to eat good. Although I can't afford that much just now and then I like to go for a restaurant to get a good steak or try something new. Of course going with friends or a date is the first choice, but I don't feel it's compulsary for me. ADD: What about restaurant tester? Don't they always dine solo? Does this mean you'll be served better food if coming alone?
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05-04-2004, 07:21 AM | #4 |
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i for one wont do it. im a simple guy with simple pleasures.. pizza, tv or computer is a perfect day for me anytime (or takeout) . Restaurants are for dates and special occasions like meetings or something.
A good example for me would be with my mate Mario (aka: Memnoch). It was good to meet up with you mate . Although sometimes I just wonder what exactly do you think is a "student budget" called [img]tongue.gif[/img] when i met with ya last time at north sydney. .
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05-04-2004, 07:24 AM | #5 |
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We should even make a IW meeting again Mario . Its been awhile with wellard, gokuzool(if willing), leonis. . oh well jsut a thought
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05-04-2004, 07:32 AM | #6 |
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Been there done that, I do it when I got OT at work and feeling hungry. I carry all my files and reports and go into the fancy restaurant and work while eating.
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05-04-2004, 07:45 AM | #7 |
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Been about the place enough on business that there ain't no stigma attached to it for me. The choices are eat in as room service or go down / out to a restraunt. Unless I am zonked and want an early night I will head on out.
Can't say I am much for eating out alone when back home though. That just means I have to inflict my own cooking on myself more often .
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05-04-2004, 07:52 AM | #8 |
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I do it occassionally. Sometimes you get a craving for fancy food, and if you've noone to share it with, so be it. I was in London a few months ago, by myself, and I found a really nice chinese restaurant (not just egg fried rice in a paper box, mind you, but a nice restaurant, whose name I cannot remember). I asked if they had room, and they asked for how many, and I told them for one. They were quite accomodating, and the food was excellent, and it was quiet and altogether peaceful, after a chaotic few days of endlessly circling the metropolis in the tube.
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05-04-2004, 08:20 AM | #9 |
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Been there, done that. Aside from the initial query of, "Table for one?" at the entrance, the rest of the experience is surprisingly benign.
If your intention is merely to experience the food, then wah-boo-hoo to all the nonsense of loneliness. It's cheaper for one anyway. [img]tongue.gif[/img] In my experience as a diner and a waiter, nobody cares that you are alone. If anyone did care, it would most likely be you. |
05-04-2004, 08:39 AM | #10 | |
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I don't eat alone at fancy places, mainly because I can't afford to eat at fancy places. But I do eat lunch alone at this Khmer Satay place about once a week when on my 'lunchbreak' (which is pretty much anytime I'm hungry at University) . I just take my books with me and do a little light reading/go over my schedule. No biggie. In fact I get on quite well with the owners and they give me discounts (heh, either that or they give the loner discounts out of pity ). It's great [img]smile.gif[/img] If I go to dinner at a 'fancy' place though, it'll be with company.
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