On 8/17/2014 12:54 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 8/16/2014 1:32 PM, Tara wrote:
>>> I love having time to myself. I like to take myself out to lunch when I
>>> am shopping. I bring a book and enjoy some peace.
>>>
>>> Tara
>>>
>> Same here, Tara. I'd take a book and have a nice quiet lunch where I
>> didn't have to fill the void with pointless chatter or shop talk with
>> co-workers. Time to recharge my batteries. I really don't know
>> why there is a stigma attached to eating alone. It's not something
>> shameful, as the topic of the post suggests.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I am just the opposite. If there were people around to talk to, I'd
> talk to them and not read the book. Reading is only something I do to
> fill time. Or if I have a need to read the specific material. I would
> never read a book at a restaurant though. I find that to be rude. I
> would do it at a coffee shop though. Lots of people do that.

Why is my sitting by myself reading a book in a restaurant rude? I
don't ignore the server when they come by to see what I want or ask if
I'd like my coffee refilled. I'd rather read than sit and stare off
into space or try to strike up conversations with strangers at the next
table. I'm there to eat, not to socialize.

Jill