Lone dining a taboo?
// June 26th, 2007 // No Comments » // Unveil
Have you ever had your days where you have to eat alone, be it lunch or dinner? You do have a high egoism for saying “No”. Have you forgotten the days where you have to take-out because none could make it for a meal with you?
In my survey conveyed among my friends, it was concluded that most of us finds it hard to dine alone as they are usually too embarrassed and lonely, hence leading to either buying their meals back to their home, or rather starve than to eat alone.
Embarrassment often happen when you were seen eating alone. This happens when u tend to think what other people will think when they see you in that situation. The most common thought that comes in to mind, is that you are dining alone because you are so pathetic that no one wants to dine with you, or simply because you do not have a friend.
For those who are afraid to dine alone, maybe you could try what I myself have done. Speaking based on experience, there were times where I had to dine alone due to schedule clashes during studies. I flipped out my favourite magazine, plug in my mp3 player, and be in my own world munching my favourite food. It’s a way to make yourself occupied and to project yourself as someone who chose to dine alone because you wanted some privacy. I too, tried going to the movies and even hang around one my usual cafes just to chill, have some time to my self and taking a break from my friends. The results? Fantastic. You would definitely crave for it after the first experience.
If you cannot change the fact that you have to dine alone, then change the way people perceive you as if there is a “Do not disturb” sign signifying that you want to be alone for now.
