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Originally Posted by Descant
Eaying alone?
1. Tell the Masitre'd when you makle your reservation that you're open to his seating another solo diner with you. That's better for him to free up a table.
2. Google best places for solo dining. Great rersults.
3. Take advantage of your club membership. Many clubs, golf, yacht, alumni, etc have reciprocity agreements and you will be treated like a member.
4. Service clubs. Rotary, Kiwanis, etc frequently have dinner meetings and welcome guest members.
5. Meals on Wheels--Elder nutrion comes in many forms now, including "Congregate Dining" so solo diners have others to eat with. Some restaurants are part of a group dining program where the MOW participant gets a meal coupon for cheap and others can join for a meal. You don't have to be real old to participate.
6. Volunteer at a soup kitchen. Eat for a small donation and your service. Everybody else there is alone too.
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This past summer a buddy of mine and I went to the looney bin for a late lunch. Anyone that's ever been there knows it's very small inside. We sat at a table for four and minutes later 2 older gentlemen walked in and there were no other seats, so we asked them to sit with us. My buddy and I are in our 70's and these two gentlemen were in their 80's, we had the best time with great conversation. You just have to put yourself out there and be friendly!