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[Rabbi_Vole]

i remember going to a dennis after driving around 8 hours from LA to SD (got one of those awesome 405 shitfests) and then they were fixing something around san onofre, so ...

but when i got to the dennis, i sat down, ordered some food, kinda stared out the window and the dude helping me with my order asked me "are you ok?" and i was like wtf yes i am, then he started making small chit chat and even a random lady came and sit to eat with me.

I felt miserable because of driving, not with myself

Denny's is often a "last stop."

 

[GoldenEye 007]

I feel like Golden Corral is one of the best people watching experiences you can have. Much better than parks or airports.

 

[Walpurgis]

i remember going to a dennis after driving around 8 hours from LA to SD (got one of those awesome 405 shitfests) and then they were fixing something around san onofre, so ...

but when i got to the dennis, i sat down, ordered some food, kinda stared out the window and the dude helping me with my order asked me "are you ok?" and i was like wtf yes i am, then he started making small chit chat and even a random lady came and sit to eat with me.

I felt miserable because of driving, not with myself

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

I feel like Golden Corral is one of the best people watching experiences you can have. Much better than parks or airports.

But you're also there.....

 

[Gibbo]

Nope. I've done it many times when I'm traveling alone. I usually just take the newspaper or tablet with me

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Of course it's weird

 

[Ramirez]

At least you only have 2 hours to burn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLkTuWdKrqY

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

Nope. I've done it many times when I'm traveling alone. I usually just take the newspaper or tablet with me

I would think reading a newspaper would call more attention to your lonely dining.

Or are you using it as a napkin?

 

[Beelzebufo]

It is, but that never stopped me lol

 

[Plywood]

I don't think anyone eating at a buffet is paying attention to anyone else eating.

 

[Amentallica]

You won't be able to live with the shame. Don't do it.

 

[fluffydelusions]

I mean unless you live in some small town where everyone talks about everyone else who gives a shit?

 

[GoldenEye 007]

But you're also there.....

For science, though. And those epic rolls.

But really, if you want to educate someone new to the US on pure Americana, you take them to Golden Corral.

 

[sonikokaruto]

Denny's is often a "last stop."

wait what!?

 

[GhostWriter24]

Pretty sure eating anywhere alone is weird.

 

[Fried Food]

stop worrying about appearing weird to strangers

 

[styl3s]

I imagine the same people who think this is weird also think eating by yourself anywhere or going to a movie alone is weird and it isn't weird at all.

Don't limit your life based on anxiety and what people think, people who as far as you are concerned don't exist to you. I'm glad i was forced early on in my life to not give a shit what strangers think and to just do me.

 

[120v]

you go to buffets because you're hungry. it's not an "event" like a fancy restaurant (and even then, dining out alone isn't that odd)

that's the last thing i'd feel weird about

 

[Zeus Molecules]

If they serve crab legs trust me most the people there are alone because its every man for himself

 

[Hazaro]

Who gives a shit.
Just judge everyone else inside harder than they would judge you and make sure you stare into their eyes as you eat without chewing to assert your dominance.

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

The only time I'd ever feel apprehensive about going to a place alone is if it were crowded/small and I'd have to take up a large table by my lonesome, potentially damaging their business if they don't flat out tell me 'naw'. Otherwise, who cares.

 

[Jarrod38]

Because of this thread I just might go to the Chinese Buffet near me for lunch tomorrow by myself.

 

[draetenth]

No, it isn't weird at all.

 

[ElTorro]

Pretty sure eating anywhere alone is weird.

So when you are alone somewhere, you people would rather go hungry?

THAT is weird.

 

[Tubobutts]

So when you are alone somewhere, you people would rather go hungry?

THAT is weird.

No, you get it to go and order enough food for two people even though you're just going to eat it all yourself.

And they know.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

I remember, when I was I high school this really popular jock was criticized for watching movies alone. Like, no one else could fathom why he would see a movie by himself. Looking back I think he was probably a cinemaphile.

 

[Forerunner]

Because of this thread I just might go to the Chinese Buffet near me for lunch tomorrow by myself.

 

[Zeuanimals]

I really don't pay attention to what other people are doing in their booths.

Just don't steal my food off the buffet line when I'm eyeing it.

But people have to pay attention to you to know what you're eyeing and you have to pay attention to them so you can look at them in contempt when they steal your food. That's the joke, isn't it?

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Oh and nothing wrong with going out to eat alone. I've done it plenty of times. Sometimes I just don't want to be around people.

Life of an introvert.

 

[Astral Dog]

No, i recommend just taking a dinning partner to a buffet, social construct rules are easy to get wrong. but dont be a buffon and eat with other people.

 

[Valnen]

Pretty sure eating anywhere alone is weird.

Guess every working person that goes out for lunch is weird.

 

[John Kowalski]

Denny's is often a "last stop."

Are you telling me people go to Denny's before, uh, tying the noose?

That's excellent marketing material.

 

[Velikost]

No more weird than eating alone anywhere else.

If they have all you can eat soft serve ice cream the choice is obvious.

 

[pharmx]

Pretty sure eating anywhere alone is weird.

wtf, no it's not, lol. OP, eat when, where, and how you want.

 

[Lebron]

The hell? It's only weird if you're one of those needy folks who always need someone with them or think everyone is watching them. No. One. Cares.

I have a GF but sometimes I eat at one by myself when I'm out doing my own thing.

 

[Elginer]

Just make sure that you clap loudly after filling your plate.

LMFAO

 

[bounchfx]

why would it be any weirder than eating at any other restaurant alone?

it's not.

Spoiler

it's hilarious

Spoiler

but seriously it's fine to eat somewhere alone. Own it up, don't be self conscious over literally nothing.

 

[Jarrod38]

Thank you Shia LaBeouf for motivating me.

 

[shintoki]

I go to all you can eat Sushi all the time and out eat families.

Fuck having someone to slow you down by talking

-_-

 

[marimorimo]

I ate a buffet alone yesterday. Was that weird? ._.

 

[Soul Beat]

I'm in the best shape of my life. Skinny and muscular, just have an urge to pig out for once lol

Stealth brag thread?

 

[Schweinehund]

But people have to pay attention to you to know what you're eyeing and you have to pay attention to them so you can look at them in contempt when they steal your food. That's the joke, isn't it?

Thankfully I haven't run into this situation with frog legs.

I don't think anyone eating at a buffet is paying attention to anyone else eating.

Pretty much, who's weirder, the person going to a buffet solo to eat, or the person going to a buffet to watch other people eat.

 

[kurahador]

Yes unless you took a selfie and pretend you're busy replying comments while chuckling.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Someone eating by themselves always looks sad.

But you have a chance at being made 'internet popular' on http://table-for-1.tumblr.com/ so go for it.

 

[Rhomega Beta]

I'm more worried about eating alone in a place like Chili's, with a waiter and a menu, you know, a place family and friends go to.

 

[Dereck]

I'm more worried about eating alone in a place like Chili's, with a waiter and a menu, you know, a place family and friends go to.

Why be worried?

 

[M1ch04c4n0]

I have done it dozens of times. Go for it. Make sure to do a second or third round.

 

[Demy]

Not weird at all. Buen provecho.

 

[PartlyCloudlike]

No I do it.

 

[NoblesseOblige]

Going to a buffet alone is only weird if you want it to be. Chinese buffets are especially popular to go to by oneself. I just wouldn't make a habit of it is all (for health reasons, not weirdness ones).