To ask if you go out for lunch solo?

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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?

I'd feel jealous of them!

i love a wee solo day out and lunch!

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

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

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!'.

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

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

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

Yes, would happily do this, sounds great

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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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.

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

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.

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

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 ?

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

I’d do it. I know what you mean though. It feels awkward at first but nobody’s judging!

This is a real pleasure on work trips. Just me,. The food I want, my book, watching people go by…

Not sure how you intended the voting to work, so I haven't voted.

Having lunch on your own is fine!

the only thing I think when I see someone having lunch on their own is 'niiiice'

if I feel uncomfortable. I just lose myself in my phone. (I feel uncomfortable sometimes due to other issues, not because I'm eating alone)

last week I took my adult god daughter out for lunch, just a farm shop cafe we both like, the lunch was sooo good I'm planning on going to have it again Friday or next week.

enjoy your afternoon & lunch in peace. I'll be disappointed if you don't do it!!

I am very happy eating on my own, I will typically take a book with me even if it's just a bit of a crutch.

I go out to lunch on my own, out to dinner on my own, to pubs on my own, and on holiday on my own. I don't think other people are interested in what I do.

Oh god, do it! Literally nobody cares. Why do you feel strange about it? I am away for work just now and had a morning to myself today. I went shopping, took myself for lunch and a coffee, and had a lovely time. Had a chat with another solo luncher and it was great.

I love going our for lunch, dinner, or just for a glass of wine on my own. It's lovely to sit there and just focus on whatever you like, enjoy the good food or drink. Sometimes I read, other times I bring my laptop and do a little bit of writing (dependent on place, obviously). Doesn't really matter, no one is watching anyway!

I do it all the time. Three times a week perhaps? Cinema alone. Theatre alone. I would not bat a single eyelid at someone eating alone.

Tip : when I first used to do it people would ask me “waiting for anyone to join you” before taking my order. Now I am a little more forceful in making eye contact with servers and ordering before I can be questioned.

Yes