A long time ago, I read someplace some advice about developing confidence. Force yourself to have dinner alone at a restaurant. Don't sit at the counter, don't bring a book, don't engage with personal electronics (In the spirit of the advice, I'm adding the bit about personal electronics. I read it so long ago, I don't think there were such things as personal electronics lol.) and don't hurry. Just enjoy your dinner.
I did that several times years ago. And recall how amusing it was to have the wait staff check repeatedly whether I was expecting someone to join me. It seemed to be even more uncomfortable for them.
From time to time on business trips, I've had opportunities to refresh that personal development. I also get to have things husby would not. It's the Pad Thai in this case; he likes beer. ;)
Oh I could never do it, I'd rather eat in my room or at a push and it was in the US, somewhere that had a 'counter" I quite like those as people always talk to you.
ReplyDeleteOh I bet you could, Tabitha, but I eat in my room too. That's why I like sushi bars, people do always talk to you and I love sushi (another thing husby does not eat)!
DeleteI often order room service when I'm traveling because I'm often working in my hotel room, late into the night. When I do go out for dinner alone I always enjoy it, distraction-free. I like to cook so I am always trying to work out recipe details in my head.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun when you can savor the dinner and try to figure out what ingredients or cooking techniques might be used?
DeleteThe traveling work routine can get crazy. I once worked away in my hotel room for three days and never stopped to eat except when I'd order room service around 9:30 each night. That was not so fun.
It's also perfect for people-watching!!
ReplyDeleteThat is true ... very interesting! It's also a good time to have some good alone time with your own thoughts. :)
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