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To ask if you go out for lunch solo?

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Hesxboon · 17/09/2024 22:38

I have a day to myself Tomorow well afternoon once dd is in nursery. Really want to get my eyebrows sorted and go for lunch, maybe a bit of shopping. Why do I feel like I’m strange for going on my own? Especially lunch. Does anyone else do this? My dd is a handful and I never really get time to myself or to relax, or when I do I just do housework or the endless washing I have most days. Would you find someone lunching on their own odd? Or am I overthinking it?

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RobertaFirmino · 17/09/2024 22:46

Ooh, I love a nice solo lunch. It's so quiet and peaceful. I like the cafe inside the library in my city best.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 17/09/2024 22:45

If you're out shopping for the day I would think it more odd that you didn't have lunch ! Are you thinking in terms of a posh restaurant rather than a chain type place ?

soundsys · 17/09/2024 22:45

I love going out to eat by myself! Wouldn't think anything odd of anyone else doing it

FrenchandSaunders · 17/09/2024 22:43

I do it loads, nobody else cares. Enjoy.
I’m away on hols now and wake up much earlier than everyone else … happily have brekkie on my own with a book.

Ratfinkstinkypink · 17/09/2024 22:42

I frequently do it, no one seems to bat an eyelid at a solo diner I have been out for dinner alone too.

Snipples · 17/09/2024 22:41

Yes I've done this a few times and taken myself out for dinner alone if I'm away for work. I enjoy the peace. No ones thinking anything weird. If anything I think they admire the confidence to go out and have a nice meal by yourself.

Saintmariesleuth · 17/09/2024 22:41

You are overthinking- I sometimes go for lunch or grab a coffee when I'm out shopping alone- it's lovely and relaxing.

Choose somewhere that appeals to you, no need to please anybody else.

I hope you enjoy your day out

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Mandylovescandy · 17/09/2024 22:41

Yes, would happily do this, sounds great

AnnieMcFanny · 17/09/2024 22:40

I do it at least once a week. I love it.

nailslikeknives · 17/09/2024 22:40

You'll get used to it Smile take your headphones, eat something lovely and enjoy!

Summerhillsquare · 17/09/2024 22:40

Of course, all the time. Everyone's too wrapped up in their own stuff to wonder about you.

NuffSaidSam · 17/09/2024 22:40

I don't like eating on my own, but I wouldn't notice anyone else doing it or if I did I'd just think 'good for them!'.

Cynic17 · 17/09/2024 22:40

I often have lunch out alone (and dinner, sometimes). It's a real treat. Just enjoy yourself, OP!

Teenagerantruns · 17/09/2024 22:40

I go on holiday on my own, lunch out just do it, no one will care.

Crysti · 17/09/2024 22:39

i love a wee solo day out and lunch!

PonyPatter44 · 17/09/2024 22:38

I'd feel jealous of them!