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over a year ago
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...alone in a restaurant. ....
A new experience for me but I was starving after shopping all afternoon....and actually I rather enjoyed it! No need to make polite conversation with someone I really dont want to talk to....I can take as long as I like over my food...reading my book...glass of wine...and someone else doing the cooking AND washing up!
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I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone' 
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol |
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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago
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"...alone in a restaurant. ....
A new experience for me but I was starving after shopping all afternoon....and actually I rather enjoyed it! No need to make polite conversation with someone I really dont want to talk to....I can take as long as I like over my food...reading my book...glass of wine...and someone else doing the cooking AND washing up!
Whats not to like? ??? "
I enjoy doing this also, I like my own company.  |
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over a year ago
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"...alone in a restaurant. ....
A new experience for me but I was starving after shopping all afternoon....and actually I rather enjoyed it! No need to make polite conversation with someone I really dont want to talk to"
People strike up conversations with strangers in restaurants? |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol"
oh Evie that made me feel sad. |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol
oh Evie that made me feel sad."
I also don't like buffet style diners as I think people will joke about there not being any food left lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've only done this during the day and I enjoyed myself too. Treated myself to a pamper / shopping / dining out day last birthday. One couple gave me funny looks but that actually made me smile - seeing as they looked like they were sucking lemons!  |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol"
Ah you cant think that way. I used to get very self conscious about everything but not now..
In fact..its the opposite! I feel super confident about doing stuff alone...sometimes I prefer it as I dont need to wait for others...
Its an attitude to be honest...if you feel like the 'fatty' (your words, not mine!)..then you will appear that way! Confidence is attractive!!!!! Work it baby!
I have realised recently that I genuinely couldn't care less but then there is a bit of a rebel in me.. |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol
Ah you cant think that way. I used to get very self conscious about everything but not now..
In fact..its the opposite! I feel super confident about doing stuff alone...sometimes I prefer it as I dont need to wait for others...
Its an attitude to be honest...if you feel like the 'fatty' (your words, not mine!)..then you will appear that way! Confidence is attractive!!!!! Work it baby!
I have realised recently that I genuinely couldn't care less but then there is a bit of a rebel in me.. "
Most times I'm ok, he'll I often walk around chams naked and not just at BBW nights lol
I've recently been going to the gym a lot and I used to think people's would laugh at me there but now I just get on with my workout. O went to my first parkrun all on my own even though I knew I'd be last.
It's just eating out really but like I say it's my issue and not others x |
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over a year ago
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I have just finished off steak frite with bearnaise sauce.....and crepe with banana and chocolate sauce and...another glass of wine!
Let THEM wash up! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have just finished off steak frite with bearnaise sauce.....and crepe with banana and chocolate sauce and...another glass of wine!
Let THEM wash up! "
....takeaway for me please dearest?
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By (user no longer on site)
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce"
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe. |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol
Ah you cant think that way. I used to get very self conscious about everything but not now..
In fact..its the opposite! I feel super confident about doing stuff alone...sometimes I prefer it as I dont need to wait for others...
Its an attitude to be honest...if you feel like the 'fatty' (your words, not mine!)..then you will appear that way! Confidence is attractive!!!!! Work it baby!
I have realised recently that I genuinely couldn't care less but then there is a bit of a rebel in me..
Most times I'm ok, he'll I often walk around chams naked and not just at BBW nights lol
I've recently been going to the gym a lot and I used to think people's would laugh at me there but now I just get on with my workout. O went to my first parkrun all on my own even though I knew I'd be last.
It's just eating out really but like I say it's my issue and not others x "
I think it sounds like you are doing really well! I wouldnt choose a formal intimate restaurant but a high street chain ....yeah...no worries!
If I am hungry....fuck everyone else! |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe."
Crepe is a very thin pancake, not like American ones. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If I didn't eat on my own on work trips I wouldn't eat at all. I just take my Kindle along."
You get used to it I guess! Although. ..I might fancy a little conversation if I was doing this a lot....its only occasional. .. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe.
Crepe is a very thin pancake, not like American ones."
Thats right...and very delicious too! Although it looked huge when it arrived...but then I took a mouthful. ...and..mmmmmmmmmm! Finished the lot! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe."
I wouldnt mind you..rolled up in a pancake. ..covered in chocolate sauce! Bugger that distance! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I used to work away a lot.
Used to eat solo many a night, took a book and enjoyed.
But many a time there would be others to chat to in the same situation. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Often do it. It bothered me at first but just learned to relax and enjoy people don't think anything of it really lots of people are single or working away from home. Don't let it worry you x |
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe.
Crepe is a very thin pancake, not like American ones.
Thats right...and very delicious too! Although it looked huge when it arrived...but then I took a mouthful. ...and..mmmmmmmmmm! Finished the lot! "
That reminds me, when is pancake day? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Often do it. It bothered me at first but just learned to relax and enjoy people don't think anything of it really lots of people are single or working away from home. Don't let it worry you x"
I don't!!!! Lol!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe.
Crepe is a very thin pancake, not like American ones.
Thats right...and very delicious too! Although it looked huge when it arrived...but then I took a mouthful. ...and..mmmmmmmmmm! Finished the lot!
That reminds me, when is pancake day?"
Its late this year, beginning of march |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Eating alone ensures I have the best company going. But I do like to have reading material though.
It feels a bit weird in your own town, but feels totally ok when you're in a different city for work etc. Weird that. |
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe.
Crepe is a very thin pancake, not like American ones.
Thats right...and very delicious too! Although it looked huge when it arrived...but then I took a mouthful. ...and..mmmmmmmmmm! Finished the lot!
That reminds me, when is pancake day?
Its late this year, beginning of march"
Thanks bexx. I'll make some tomorrow anyway |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe.
I wouldnt mind you..rolled up in a pancake. ..covered in chocolate sauce! Bugger that distance! "
I could wrap a pancake around my penis and pretend its a sausage roll? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I used to work away from home, so I did it a lot. Trust me the novelty soon wears off.
Yes I got a few odd looks but then that is there problem not mine.
But now and then it is nice to eat out like you say, no cooking or washing up to do.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have eaten on my own in restaurants while working away too often now. There are times when I would really love company to have a good chat. However I now think I have another way to use this site and my growing group of friends |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"crepe with banana and chocolate sauce
I can make those you know.
Well, its actually more of a rolled up pancake, I'm not sure of the exact culinary definition of a crepe.
Crepe is a very thin pancake, not like American ones.
Thats right...and very delicious too! Although it looked huge when it arrived...but then I took a mouthful. ...and..mmmmmmmmmm! Finished the lot!
That reminds me, when is pancake day?
Its late this year, beginning of march
Thanks bexx. I'll make some tomorrow anyway "
Wrap them around a choc ice. Nom. |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol
oh Evie that made me feel sad.
I also don't like buffet style diners as I think people will joke about there not being any food left lol"
Lol. I know this us a wild generalisation but it seems to me that the ones who really knock themselves out at buffet restaurants are the elderly, it's like the first day at Harrods sale. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Lets she say I seen some take the full load of king prawns at a buffet style diner before now. she had every one they had out from both dishes, must of been about 40 of them. I can understand taking all of them from one but both is just plan greedy and bad manners. Upset my friend big time as they are the best one he know off. Need less to say they did not bring anymore out when we where there. |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol
Ah you cant think that way. I used to get very self conscious about everything but not now..
In fact..its the opposite! I feel super confident about doing stuff alone...sometimes I prefer it as I dont need to wait for others...
Its an attitude to be honest...if you feel like the 'fatty' (your words, not mine!)..then you will appear that way! Confidence is attractive!!!!! Work it baby!
I have realised recently that I genuinely couldn't care less but then there is a bit of a rebel in me..
Most times I'm ok, he'll I often walk around chams naked and not just at BBW nights lol
I've recently been going to the gym a lot and I used to think people's would laugh at me there but now I just get on with my workout. O went to my first parkrun all on my own even though I knew I'd be last.
It's just eating out really but like I say it's my issue and not others x
I think it sounds like you are doing really well! I wouldnt choose a formal intimate restaurant but a high street chain ....yeah...no worries!
If I am hungry....fuck everyone else! "
And then eat...??? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol
Ah you cant think that way. I used to get very self conscious about everything but not now..
In fact..its the opposite! I feel super confident about doing stuff alone...sometimes I prefer it as I dont need to wait for others...
Its an attitude to be honest...if you feel like the 'fatty' (your words, not mine!)..then you will appear that way! Confidence is attractive!!!!! Work it baby!
I have realised recently that I genuinely couldn't care less but then there is a bit of a rebel in me..
Most times I'm ok, he'll I often walk around chams naked and not just at BBW nights lol
I've recently been going to the gym a lot and I used to think people's would laugh at me there but now I just get on with my workout. O went to my first parkrun all on my own even though I knew I'd be last.
It's just eating out really but like I say it's my issue and not others x
I think it sounds like you are doing really well! I wouldnt choose a formal intimate restaurant but a high street chain ....yeah...no worries!
If I am hungry....fuck everyone else!
And then eat...??? "
Lol!!! Thats funny! !!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"...alone in a restaurant. ....
A new experience for me but I was starving after shopping all afternoon....and actually I rather enjoyed it! No need to make polite conversation with someone I really dont want to talk to....I can take as long as I like over my food...reading my book...glass of wine...and someone else doing the cooking AND washing up!
Whats not to like? ??? "
May sound sad, but my job led to eating out as a hobby. But my friends couldnt understand spending £100 plus on a meal. So i used to go alone all the time to 1, 2, and 3 michelin star restaurants. No one cares and you nearly always get chatting to someone. I was talking to an old couple in le gavroche in london and they ended up paying for my lunch! |
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"I'd hate to do it just because I'd worry people were talking about me saying 'look at the fatty who is eating alone'
But that's because I have self esteem issues. I know people don't give a flying one what I do lol"
When in Lincoln I would often go to a pub for lunch on my lunch break but round here I just don't feel comfortable.
Take a laptop etc and people will just think you're on business x |
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I often used to do this and was so comfortable that I didn't even read...it still wouldn't bother me now...I used to get funny looks going to the pictures on my own but if nobody wanted to see a film I wanted to then I used to just go...afternoons used to be cheaper and it's a great way to spend a day off...we worry way too much about what complete strangers will think of us...I only care what the people who matter to me think of me... |
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"I often used to do this and was so comfortable that I didn't even read...it still wouldn't bother me now...I used to get funny looks going to the pictures on my own but if nobody wanted to see a film I wanted to then I used to just go...afternoons used to be cheaper and it's a great way to spend a day off...we worry way too much about what complete strangers will think of us...I only care what the people who matter to me think of me..."
Good for you! I agree! If I waited to do something my friends wanted to do, I would only do what THEY wanted to do ..be it a particular film or visit somewhere...I dont even notice if others stare! I am too busy! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I keep seeing the thread title as 'eating little kittens' oops  "
That's just Digestives I think.
I used to eat out alone a fair bit and always on holiday as I don't usually have anyone with whom to holiday. People always talk to me, even when I try and bury myself in a book.
Fab has changed that a bit as I will sometimes meet people for a meal so save my eating out pennies for those meets.
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