Why Dining Out by Yourself is Actually FUN!

As much as I LOVE hanging out with my friends, trying out new restaurants, having catch ups and crazy chit-chat with them in a cafe, etc., I also like to let my inner lovely anti-social self out sometimes in order to recharge my energy and just to let myself enjoy things peacefully (speaking about being an introvert). And when that time has come, one of the activities that I enjoy doing by myself is dining out. Many people might ask question about it, like "What are you doing there alone? You'll look miserable.", "Isn't it boring not having someone to talk to?", or "Why do you like to do that?", "Don't you have friends?".

Well lemme tell you, Ladies and Gentlemen, I do have friends. Plenty of them. Dining out alone doesn't mean nobody wants to accompany you or you have no friends whatsoever, it's just fun! There's no shame in a table for one. Here are the reasons why:

1. You get to eat whatever you want. Yes, WHATEVER YOU WANT. Ha!

2. You can enjoy your meal peacefully, each and every bite of it. Analyzing the ingredients, the taste, and whether you actually like it or not. Let your inner Gordon Ramsay out for a while.

3. There's no need to think about the topics that you should bring up if you're there with your companions. You can just focus on checking out that cute waiter there ;)

4. You can pay attention to people around you, and judge them in silence, since you're most likely being judged by them either :p

5. Sometimes you can even listen to their conversations which are often interesting, mind intriguing, and sometimes funny and ridiculous at the same time. Seriously, I ever heard a group of middle-aged men talking about their life and how one of them, I assumed that he's still single, really wants to marry a tall, naturally beautiful, smart, young, flawless woman who's also obedient, able to cook, low maintenance and willing to be a stay home mom. (*scoffed silently* Yeah, dream on, Mister.)

6. Because the lovey-dovey couple who sat across you suddenly started to argue and provided some drama to watch for free, without you getting involved. Yay!

7. You can have your quality time with your sweet little gadget, or magazine, or whatever it is. Because it's impolite not to pay attention while hanging out with someone else. They'll get pissed, and probably same goes to you if you are in their position.

8. You more likely will find something spiritual from your surroundings. Be it inspiration, or peace of mind. Whatever. Which leads you to...

9. Making this kind of list. LOL.

10. Because you are independent, cool, and fabulous that you don't feel awkward at all dining out just by yourself.

Those are my version of why dining out alone is actually fun. Feel free to add yours in the comment if you have any :D


*Please be advised that the images are not mine :)