I Double-Dare You To Eat Out Alone. It’s Life-Changing!
If you’ve never eaten out alone before, get your entire hungry life together and try it!
Okay, so a lot of women don’t want to go out alone because they think they won’t enjoy it. Or they think people will judge them for being out alone. It may be true, the host/hostess may look at you funny when you say “party of one.” I’ve had a couple awkward exchanges myself when I’ve had to reiterate, “yesssss, I’m alone!” But I promise you’ll get over that awkwardness soon enough and experience the heavenly bliss that follows when you eat out alone!
Upgrade your life!
10 Reasons to eat out alone:
1. You can sit at the bar. No line, no waiting! Without a large party or crumb-snatchers in tow, you can walk right into premium seating without having to wait for that mundane, boring booth in the regular dining area. You can actually sit at the bar with all your other random peers that have found the heavenly bliss of eating alone. Bars are more entertaining anyway. There are TVs and the service is waaay quicker!
2. No phone rules! You can be on your phone, the entire time, with no judgement. You don’t have to worry about being rude or anyone saying “can you please get off our phone!” Whenever I’m out alone I end up text-stalking all my friends, because I finally have the time. I also make up for lost time on Facebook and Instagram, liking every post I that comes down my timeline because I’m so happy to be out alone!
3. You don’t have to talk. To any freaking body! You can actually sit in silence and hear your own thoughts. It’s nice just sitting alone and not having to muster up any conversation, or debate with the kids about eating unwanted spaghetti. The only person you have to talk to is your server.
4. You can actually eat instead of dealing with the kids. I know I’m not the only one tired of cutting up pancakes and chicken fingers that no one is going to eat anyway. I secretely yearn to be selfish and cut straight to my own food. Can I eat it hot for once? It’s so wonderful to just eat in peace and not have to worry about nan other person at the table!
5. You can stay as long as you like. One thing about being out alone is that you can eat as much as you want in peace, keep the rounds going without any annoying interruptions, and stay as long as you like! Whenever I have my kids with me, I’m desperately trying to escape the hell of being stuck in a restaurant with tantrumy children who are wasting my money by not eating anything. Plus, they always need something that requires energy from me. Most of the time I end up in the bathroom waiting on some kid to finish pooping while my food is getting cold.
6. You can people-watch. One of the most interesting things about eating out alone is watching all the craziest around you! Paying attention to everyone around you and observing behavior can be absolutely fascinating and very entertaining!
7. You can catch up on random things. Facebook posts. Instagram pics. Video clips. Save funny memes. Your resume. You can read a random article and respond to old text messages you’ve abandoned over time. Or, it’s a great time to read an actual magazine or finish a book. Or….you can simply stare off into space and get lost in your own imagination.
8. The bill is cheaper. When you eat with a whole family and order drinks, that bill can be ridiculous! All those uneaten chicken finger and youth macaroni dishes add up to inexplicable annoyance. One way to save some cash is to go it alone! Your budget is just you and your order.
9. You can make conversation with random people. Being out by yourself means that you can actually talk to other people. Ever have a conversation with a bar-tender? I promise it will change your life.
10. You can get some much-deserved “me-time.” If you are like most busy adults, you are lagging behind in the self-care department. Well this is your chance to not worry about anyone but yo-self!
So here is your challenge…I dare you to eat out alone and experience what the rest of us have already figured out!
You’re welcome!
