On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:47:33 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:06:02 PM UTC-4, cshenk wrote:
>> Taxed and Spent wrote:
>>
>> > On 8/13/2020 11:55 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> > > On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:48:41 -0400, Sheldon Martin
>> > > > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:17:07 -0500, Sqwertz
>> > > > > wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > > On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:24:42 -0400, Sheldon Martin wrote:
>> > > > >
>> > > > > > Quality restaurants bring dressing for the diners to apply
>> > > > > > themselves,
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Quality restaurants dress and toss the salad for you. Denny's
>> > > > > and Bobs Big Boy put it on the side.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > > even so-so restaurnats bring the dressing asked for or bring
>> > > > > > assorted packets of dressings... you're obviously used to
>> > > > > > dinning in grade school lunchrooms.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Heh. Packets of dressings are reserved for FAST FOOD ONLY.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > -sw
>> > > >
>> > > > So says the Fast Food maven. Most high end restaurants offer a
>> > > > selection of packets... actually packets are far more sanitary
>> > > > than a crowd dipping out dressings from tubs... same is true for
>> > > > all condiments, including butter pats, coffee creamer, jams,
>> > > > syrups, etc. Also costs less as there's far less waste/spoilage.
>> > >
>> > > Never, never, never. That's no high end restaurant.
>> > > Janet US
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > Janet, you are wrong. Sheldon knows because his Uncle Jed told him
>> > all about those fancy-eatin places.
>>
>> LOL!
>>
>> I am not really sure if Sheldon ever ate at a true high end place.
>> Pre-Covid, even Denny's didn't use packets except for sweet-n-low type
>> stuff and jelly. NOT for salad dressings. They are not high-end,
>> being just one level above fastfood McDonalds types.
>
>Denny's gets their salad dressing out of a gallon jar from the
>food service supplier, even if it arrives at the table in one
>of those little plastic cups.

I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.

They believe their myths: oh, it's all horse meat, etc...

Bruce wrote:
> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.

I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.

Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
by myself. That was a bit weird to me.

I did do many takeouts...and not just fast food, but I
won't for the foreseeable future.

Safer to cook at home even with my "crappy RevereWare."

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 8:53:25 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Bruce wrote:
> > I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>
> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.

Why? You don't contract COVID-19 through food.

> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.

And never eating in a restaurant by yourself is a bit weird to me.

> I did do many takeouts...and not just fast food, but I
> won't for the foreseeable future.
>
> Safer to cook at home even with my "crappy RevereWare."

Don't stick the take-out food up your nose and you'll be fine.

Cindy Hamilton

On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:06:57 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 8:53:25 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>> Bruce wrote:
>> > I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>>
>> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
>> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>
>Why? You don't contract COVID-19 through food.

You still get near other people. Other people are bad news at the
moment.

>> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>
>And never eating in a restaurant by yourself is a bit weird to me.

I don't find it weird if other people do it, but I've never done it
myself.

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:54:43 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:06:57 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
> >On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 8:53:25 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> >> Bruce wrote:
> >> > I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
> >>
> >> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> >> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
> >
> >Why? You don't contract COVID-19 through food.
>
> You still get near other people. Other people are bad news at the
> moment.

Take-out.

I haven't eaten in a restaurant since March, but a lot of my favorite
ethnic spots are doing a brisk take-out business. We've been rotating
among Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tibetan, and German. There's a little
Middle Eastern spot near my office that I should add to the mix.

And when I'm busy cranking out a release, I usually get a sandwich
delivered at least once during the release cycle.

This diverges somewhat from our discussion of high-end restaurants,
but we had already drifted away from hot German potato salad anyhow.

Cindy Hamilton

On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:08:37 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:54:43 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:06:57 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >Why? You don't contract COVID-19 through food.
>>
>> You still get near other people. Other people are bad news at the
>> moment.
>
>Take-out.
>
>I haven't eaten in a restaurant since March, but a lot of my favorite
>ethnic spots are doing a brisk take-out business. We've been rotating
>among Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tibetan, and German. There's a little
>Middle Eastern spot near my office that I should add to the mix.
>
>And when I'm busy cranking out a release, I usually get a sandwich
>delivered at least once during the release cycle.
>
>This diverges somewhat from our discussion of high-end restaurants,
>but we had already drifted away from hot German potato salad anyhow.

We have to drive 25 minutes for takeout. And 25 back of course. Across
roads with bad potholes and wildlife, especially from dusk till dawn.
If we lived in town, then yes, take-out and delivery.

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 3:18:56 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:08:37 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
> >On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:54:43 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:06:57 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> >Why? You don't contract COVID-19 through food.
> >>
> >> You still get near other people. Other people are bad news at the
> >> moment.
> >
> >Take-out.
> >
> >I haven't eaten in a restaurant since March, but a lot of my favorite
> >ethnic spots are doing a brisk take-out business. We've been rotating
> >among Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tibetan, and German. There's a little
> >Middle Eastern spot near my office that I should add to the mix.
> >
> >And when I'm busy cranking out a release, I usually get a sandwich
> >delivered at least once during the release cycle.
> >
> >This diverges somewhat from our discussion of high-end restaurants,
> >but we had already drifted away from hot German potato salad anyhow.
>
> We have to drive 25 minutes for takeout. And 25 back of course. Across
> roads with bad potholes and wildlife, especially from dusk till dawn.
> If we lived in town, then yes, take-out and delivery.

Fair enough. But Gary wouldn't have to go anywhere near 25 miles. He
probably could get a bunch of different things delivered.

I live just far enough outside town that deliveries are problematic. I
can get a pizza or lousy Chinese food, but if I want something decent
I have to get in the car.

Cindy Hamilton

Bruce wrote:
....
> We have to drive 25 minutes for takeout. And 25 back of course. Across
> roads with bad potholes and wildlife, especially from dusk till dawn.
> If we lived in town, then yes, take-out and delivery.

our favorite chinese place is 35 minute drive from here.
we've had it once since late winter, we did take-out but
they do have dining open at restricted seating. we're
both happy with the take out, but the amount of packaging
involved makes me cringe. i won't be doing it often.


songbird

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>
Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
don't have a dining partner?

" wrote:
>
> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> >
> > Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> > by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
> >
> Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
> eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
> don't have a dining partner?

Well I've heard from wait staff that frowns on single diners.
tips are lower for a table of one on your station.

Regardless... How boring to sit at a table by yourself to eat?
I don't do that at home either. YAWN!

I'd rather sit in front of a tv to eat and I do that all the
time.

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:56:43 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> " wrote:
> >
> > On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> > >
> > > Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> > > by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
> > >
> > Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
> > eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
> > don't have a dining partner?
>
> Well I've heard from wait staff that frowns on single diners.
> tips are lower for a table of one on your station.

Who gives a shit? I'm not there to make them smile. I'm a very
easy table and I tip a minimum 20% for anything but terrible
service.

> Regardless... How boring to sit at a table by yourself to eat?
> I don't do that at home either. YAWN!
>
> I'd rather sit in front of a tv to eat and I do that all the
> time.

I read when I eat, at home or in restaurants.

Cindy Hamilton

On 8/14/2020 9:57 AM, Gary wrote:
> " wrote:
>>
>> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>>>
>>> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>>> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>>>
>> Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
>> eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
>> don't have a dining partner?
>
> Well I've heard from wait staff that frowns on single diners.
> tips are lower for a table of one on your station.
>
> Regardless... How boring to sit at a table by yourself to eat?
> I don't do that at home either. YAWN!
>
> I'd rather sit in front of a tv to eat and I do that all the
> time.
>


I rarely find as good as company than dining alone.

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:23:01 PM UTC-5, Taxed and Spent wrote:
>
> I rarely find as good as company than dining alone.
>
Here, here!

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:56:43 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> " wrote:
> >
> > On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> > >
> > > Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> > > by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
> > >
> > Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
> > eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
> > don't have a dining partner?
>
> Well I've heard from wait staff that frowns on single diners.
> tips are lower for a table of one on your station.
>
Really? You've heard that? I've 'heard' that a table full of diners leave a lower tip.
So, it just depends on how many cheapskates are at that table. When dining
alone or with a group, I tip according to my meal and I can't help what the others
tip or do not tip the wait staff. Having a table full of diners does not ensure a
large tip.
>
> Regardless... How boring to sit at a table by yourself to eat?
> I don't do that at home either. YAWN!
>
I'm never bored when dining alone; I don't need someone to entertain me with
conversation when I'm eating although it is nice when out in a group. Although
there are hundreds like you that need entertainment; face stuck in their phones
from the moment they sit down.

On 2020-08-14 1:54 p.m., wrote:
> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:56:43 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:

>> Well I've heard from wait staff that frowns on single diners. tips
>> are lower for a table of one on your station.
>>
> Really? You've heard that? I've 'heard' that a table full of diners
> leave a lower tip. So, it just depends on how many cheapskates are at
> that table. When dining alone or with a group, I tip according to my
> meal and I can't help what the others tip or do not tip the wait
> staff. Having a table full of diners does not ensure a large tip.

If they tipped the same percentage they will get more from the big table
because their bill is going to be higher. In fact it is probably a lot
higher per person because they will be like lemmings. If one has an
appetizer they all will. If one has dessert they all will. They will
probably also have more drinks.

On the flip side, they will be require more work. It will take longer to
take their orders, multiple trips to deliver food and to clear dishes
between courses. Then there will be at least one cheap ******* in the
group that will try to get away with not even paying his own share of
the bill, never mind the tip. That is why so many restaurants demand a
18% "gratuity" on larger groups.

On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:57:09 -0400, Gary > wrote:

" wrote:
>>
>> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>> >
>> > Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>> > by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>> >
>> Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
>> eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
>> don't have a dining partner?
>
>Well I've heard from wait staff that frowns on single diners.
>tips are lower for a table of one on your station.

That strikes me as their problem.

On 2020-08-14 11:00 a.m., wrote:
> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>>
>> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>>
> Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
> eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
> don't have a dining partner?
>

I often did it when I was working. I would take a newspaper with me,
read the news, do the crossword. It was nice having a meal with my
co-workers but I was out working on my own a lot more than I was working
with anyone.It didn't really bother me.

On 8/14/2020 11:00 AM, wrote:
> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:53:25 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>>
>> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>>
> Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
> eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
> don't have a dining partner?
>
There's nothing weird about eating in a restaurant alone. I've eaten in
many restaurants without anyone else. I've always gotten excellent food
and excellent service. Only in one instance did anyone in the
restaurant point out I was by myself and she was young and clueless.

Jill

On Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:10:47 AM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
>
> On 8/14/2020 11:00 AM, wrote:
> >
> > Why would you never eat in a restaurant by yourself? What's weird about
> > eating alone? Are you afraid people will point and talk about you if you
> > don't have a dining partner?
> >
> There's nothing weird about eating in a restaurant alone. I've eaten in
> many restaurants without anyone else. I've always gotten excellent food
> and excellent service. Only in one instance did anyone in the
> restaurant point out I was by myself and she was young and clueless.
>
> Jill
>
I've never had anyone stare at me either for dining alone. So what if they
did? What're the chances I'll ever see that person again? With the population
of Nashville, that would be 1 in a million. 90% of the other single diners
have their heads stuck in their cell phones so they don't even know I'm in
the restaurant to know that I'm eating alone.

"Gary" wrote in message ...

Bruce wrote:
> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.

I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.

Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
by myself. That was a bit weird to me.

I did do many takeouts...and not just fast food, but I
won't for the foreseeable future.

Safer to cook at home even with my "crappy RevereWare."

===

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On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:53:51 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>
>I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
>restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.

Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.

>Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>by myself. That was a bit weird to me.

I wouldn't do that on my own either.

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:53:03 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:53:51 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
> >Bruce wrote:
>
> >> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
> >
> >I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> >restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>
You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.
>
> Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
>
Tsk, tsk.
>
> >Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> >by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>
> I wouldn't do that on my own either.
>
You need to get out more often, too. Maybe you and Gary can hold hands
and comfort each other when you next visit a restaurant.

I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
don't have a dining partner?

On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:00:04 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:53:03 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:53:51 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>>
>> >Bruce wrote:
>>
>> >> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>> >
>> >I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
>> >restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>>
>You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.

Smart Americans. Or smart Australians. Covid, you know?

>> Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
>>
>Tsk, tsk.

Covid? Or do you mean that's all exaggerated?

>> >Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>> >by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>>
>> I wouldn't do that on my own either.
>>
>You need to get out more often, too. Maybe you and Gary can hold hands
>and comfort each other when you next visit a restaurant.
>
>I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
>terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
>at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
>don't have a dining partner?

None of the above. I'd just enjoy it less on my own. I've also never
gone on a holiday on my own. Good for other people if they have and
liked it.

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:18:41 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:00:04 -0700 (PDT), "
> > wrote:
>
> >On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:53:03 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >>
> >> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:53:51 -0400, Gary > wrote:
> >>
> >> >I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> >> >restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
> >>
> >You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.
>
> Smart Americans. Or smart Australians. Covid, you know?
>
What? You don't wear a mask? You know that protects you from Covid-19,
AIDS, black-water fever, mumps, hangnails, and lightning strikes.
>
> >> Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
> >>
> >Tsk, tsk.
>
> Covid? Or do you mean that's all exaggerated?
>
Some restaurants here are open but limited seating with tables few and
far apart. All waitstaff are wearing masks and no condiments of any
sort are on the table. Limited menus as well.
>
> >> >Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> >> >by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
> >>
> >> I wouldn't do that on my own either.
> >>
> >I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
> >terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
> >at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
> >don't have a dining partner?
>
> None of the above. I'd just enjoy it less on my own. I've also never
> gone on a holiday on my own. Good for other people if they have and
> liked it.
>
I've never vacationed on my own but enjoying a quiet meal by myself is
nice, at least it is to me. Some people act like a meal on their own
is tantamount to eating in public while nude.

On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:51:54 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:18:41 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:00:04 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.
>>
>> Smart Americans. Or smart Australians. Covid, you know?
>>
>What? You don't wear a mask? You know that protects you from Covid-19,
>AIDS, black-water fever, mumps, hangnails, and lightning strikes.

Staying away from other people is the best prevention. If that means I
can't eat out, I can live with that. We see more kangaroos than people
anyway, covid or no covid.

>> >> Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
>> >>
>> >Tsk, tsk.
>>
>> Covid? Or do you mean that's all exaggerated?
>>
>Some restaurants here are open but limited seating with tables few and
>far apart. All waitstaff are wearing masks and no condiments of any
>sort are on the table. Limited menus as well.

Australian covid clusters are often centered around bars and hotels.
We avoid hospitality altogether.

>> >I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
>> >terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
>> >at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
>> >don't have a dining partner?
>>
>> None of the above. I'd just enjoy it less on my own. I've also never
>> gone on a holiday on my own. Good for other people if they have and
>> liked it.
>>
>I've never vacationed on my own but enjoying a quiet meal by myself is
>nice, at least it is to me. Some people act like a meal on their own
>is tantamount to eating in public while nude.

You make it so big. I just don't eat out on my own. If you do, enjoy!

wrote:
....
> I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
> terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
> at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
> don't have a dining partner?

you should see the entire restaurant applaud when i
lift the soup bowl and slurp the last drops. then i
stand up and take a bow.

actually, no, i don't eat out often at all, let alone,
err, well, alone...


songbird

"songbird" wrote in message ...

wrote:
....
> I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are
> y'all
> terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
> at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
> don't have a dining partner?

you should see the entire restaurant applaud when i
lift the soup bowl and slurp the last drops. then i
stand up and take a bow.

actually, no, i don't eat out often at all, let alone,
err, well, alone...


songbird

===

lol

Ophelia wrote:
> "songbird"* wrote in message ...
>
> wrote:
> ...
>> I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant.
>> Are y'all
>> terrified someone is going to look at you?* Or embarrassed to be
>> alone
>> at a restaurant?* Do you think the world will view you as losers
>> since you
>> don't have a dining partner?
>
> *you should see the entire restaurant applaud when i
> lift the soup bowl and slurp the last drops.* then i
> stand up and take a bow.
>
> *actually, no, i don't eat out often at all, let alone,
> err, well, alone...
>
>
> *songbird
>
> ===
>
> lol
>
>

Nyuk nyuk nyuk!

LOL!

" wrote:
>
> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:53:03 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >
> > Gary wrote:
> >
> > >Bruce wrote:
> >
> > >> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
> > >
> > >I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> > >restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
> >
> You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.

Perhaps you need to say home more often, Joan.
It's a dangerous world out there currently.
Besides, I'm very outdoor active most every morning.
Just avoid restaurants for now. That's all.


> >
> > Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
> >
> Tsk, tsk.
> >
> > >Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> > >by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
> >
> > I wouldn't do that on my own either.
> >
> You need to get out more often, too. Maybe you and Gary can hold hands
> and comfort each other when you next visit a restaurant.
>
> I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
> terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
> at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
> don't have a dining partner?

I should maybe clarify... When I said that eating alone in a
restaurant is a bit weird to me, I wasn't saying it's weird
for others to do that. Just weird for ME to do that. It's a
personal thing. No need to get your feathers ruffled and get
defensive.

On 8/17/2020 9:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> " wrote:
>>
>> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:53:03 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>>
>>> Gary wrote:
>>>
>>>> Bruce wrote:
>>>
>>>>> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>>>>
>>>> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
>>>> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>>>
>> You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.
>
> Perhaps you need to say home more often, Joan.
> It's a dangerous world out there currently.
> Besides, I'm very outdoor active most every morning.
> Just avoid restaurants for now. That's all.
>
>
>>>
>>> Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
>>>
>> Tsk, tsk.
>>>
>>>> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>>>> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>>>
>>> I wouldn't do that on my own either.
>>>
>> You need to get out more often, too. Maybe you and Gary can hold hands
>> and comfort each other when you next visit a restaurant.
>>
>> I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
>> terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
>> at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
>> don't have a dining partner?
>
> I should maybe clarify... When I said that eating alone in a
> restaurant is a bit weird to me, I wasn't saying it's weird
> for others to do that. Just weird for ME to do that. It's a
> personal thing. No need to get your feathers ruffled and get
> defensive.
>
Time for you to call women who have dined out alone without feeling
uncomfortable "princesses".

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
>
> On 8/17/2020 9:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> > " wrote:
> >>
> >> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:53:03 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Gary wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Bruce wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
> >>>>
> >>>> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> >>>> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
> >>>
> >> You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.
> >
> > Perhaps you need to say home more often, Joan.
> > It's a dangerous world out there currently.
> > Besides, I'm very outdoor active most every morning.
> > Just avoid restaurants for now. That's all.
> >
> >
> >>>
> >>> Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
> >>>
> >> Tsk, tsk.
> >>>
> >>>> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> >>>> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
> >>>
> >>> I wouldn't do that on my own either.
> >>>
> >> You need to get out more often, too. Maybe you and Gary can hold hands
> >> and comfort each other when you next visit a restaurant.
> >>
> >> I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
> >> terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
> >> at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
> >> don't have a dining partner?
> >
> > I should maybe clarify... When I said that eating alone in a
> > restaurant is a bit weird to me, I wasn't saying it's weird
> > for others to do that. Just weird for ME to do that. It's a
> > personal thing. No need to get your feathers ruffled and get
> > defensive.
> >
> Time for you to call women who have dined out alone without feeling
> uncomfortable "princesses".

Only 2 princesses here. Julie that admits it and you that denies
it.
Remind me to send you a pea for your mattress next christmas.

As far a dining out alone in a restaurant, I'm not surprised that
you and Joan do it. That's your only choice.

On Monday, August 17, 2020 at 8:44:27 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> " wrote:
> >
> > > >I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> > > >restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
> > >
> > You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.
>
> Perhaps you need to say home more often, Joan.
> It's a dangerous world out there currently.
> Besides, I'm very outdoor active most every morning.
> Just avoid restaurants for now. That's all.
>
Did I say I was at a restaurant daily or weekly? No. I was commenting on
your ridiculous statement "I will guess that most smart Americans don't go
to a restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out."

How do you think many of these restaurants are barely hanging on with their
fingernails? Psst: It's called take out and delivery. There some restaurants
open but with a limited menu and very limited seating. But pandemic or not,
you don't frequent restaurants.
> > >
> I should maybe clarify... When I said that eating alone in a
> restaurant is a bit weird to me, I wasn't saying it's weird
> for others to do that. Just weird for ME to do that. It's a
> personal thing. No need to get your feathers ruffled and get
> defensive.
>
I understood you perfectly the first time. You're scared to eat alone in
a restaurant as someone might look at you and wonder if you're a loser is
why you don't have a dining companion.

Who's feathers are ruffle and who's defensive? Not I.

" wrote:
>
> Gary wrote:
> > I should maybe clarify... When I said that eating alone in a
> > restaurant is a bit weird to me, I wasn't saying it's weird
> > for others to do that. Just weird for ME to do that. It's a
> > personal thing. No need to get your feathers ruffled and get
> > defensive.
> >
> I understood you perfectly the first time. You're scared to eat alone in
> a restaurant as someone might look at you and wonder if you're a loser is
> why you don't have a dining companion.

You're speculating and gossiping again, Joan. That guess
came from your own mind. Is that how you feel? Why so hostile
here often?

I just won't sit alone to eat in a restaurant or even at
home. It's boring.
My dining room table is only for when others are here.

If I buy something when I'm out and not going right home
I like to sit alone in my van and eat. Different strokes...

On Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:44:18 -0400, Gary > wrote:

" wrote:
>>
>> On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:53:03 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>> >
>> > Gary wrote:
>> >
>> > >Bruce wrote:
>> >
>> > >> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>> > >
>> > >I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
>> > >restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>> >
>> You need to get out more often, Gary. It's a shocking world out there.
>
>Perhaps you need to say home more often, Joan.
>It's a dangerous world out there currently.
>Besides, I'm very outdoor active most every morning.
>Just avoid restaurants for now. That's all.
>
>> > Indeed. We haven't eaten out since late February.
>> >
>> Tsk, tsk.
>> >
>> > >Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>> > >by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>> >
>> > I wouldn't do that on my own either.
>> >
>> You need to get out more often, too. Maybe you and Gary can hold hands
>> and comfort each other when you next visit a restaurant.
>>
>> I don't get this squeamishness for eating alone in a restaurant. Are y'all
>> terrified someone is going to look at you? Or embarrassed to be alone
>> at a restaurant? Do you think the world will view you as losers since you
>> don't have a dining partner?
>
>I should maybe clarify... When I said that eating alone in a
>restaurant is a bit weird to me, I wasn't saying it's weird
>for others to do that. Just weird for ME to do that. It's a
>personal thing. No need to get your feathers ruffled and get
>defensive.

Before I'd eat alone in a restaurant I'd do take out.

On Monday, August 17, 2020 at 12:38:21 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> Before I'd eat alone in a restaurant I'd do take out.
>
<eye roll>

On 8/14/2020 8:53 AM, Gary wrote:
> Bruce wrote:
>> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>
> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>
> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>
I've never had a problem dining out by myself. Sometimes the
establishment thought it was odd. I remember one time on a lunch break
I went to a small bistro. I'd been there before with co-workers but
this time I was alone. The hostess saw a couple standing behind me and
assumed we were together. "Three?" "No, one." ONE? Yes. A table for
one. Got a problem with that?

I brought a book with me. They had a wonderful lunch special that day:
beef tournedos/tenderolin with a magnificent sauce. That beef was fork
tender and delicious.

I never did understand why she thought my dining alone was odd.

> I did do many takeouts...and not just fast food, but I
> won't for the foreseeable future.
>
> Safer to cook at home even with my "crappy RevereWare."
>
LOL My Revereware isn't crappy, either. Guess we're just lucky that way.

Jill

On 2020-08-15 10:01 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
> On 8/14/2020 8:53 AM, Gary wrote:
>> Bruce wrote:
>>> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>>
>> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
>> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>>
>> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
>> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>>
> I've never had a problem dining out by myself.Â* Sometimes the
> establishment thought it was odd.Â* I remember one time on a lunch break
> I went to a small bistro.Â* I'd been there before with co-workers but
> this time I was alone.Â* The hostess saw a couple standing behind me and
> assumed we were together. "Three?" "No, one."Â* ONE?Â* Yes.Â* A table for
> one.Â* Got a problem with that?
>
I wanted to try a new restaurant one evening but was refused even though
it was barely half full.
I never went there after that.

On Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 12:35:20 PM UTC-5, graham wrote:
>
> I wanted to try a new restaurant one evening but was refused even though
> it was barely half full.
> I never went there after that.
>
Because you were dining alone???????

On 2020-08-15 11:38 a.m., wrote:
> On Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 12:35:20 PM UTC-5, graham wrote:
>>
>> I wanted to try a new restaurant one evening but was refused even though
>> it was barely half full.
>> I never went there after that.
>>
> Because you were dining alone???????
>
There was no other obvious reason! I'd have taken a table meant for 2
even though it almost certainly remained empty for the rest of the evening.