Do you do things alone?

Strumms · 22-04-2014 11:58PM

sambono5 wrote: »

It's a funny one, many people would easily grab a McDonalds on their own, me included, but walking into a 'proper' restaurant and saying the dreaded ''table for one please'' would still make me die a little inside. Except when I'm abroad/travelling then for some reason it's no problem.

Regularly catch a gig or two on my own if nobody else wants to go with me, turn up right before the act is due on and leave soon after. I'm there for the music, not to chat all the way through the set. Wouldn't go to a day long festival on my own unless I was planning on befriending people.

Cinema..a few times, would usually go for the matinee show - no big deal. Then again, going on a busy friday night, surrounded by couples and crowds a lone wolf such as myself would stand out more and it might feel a bit awkward.

It just dawned on me that when I said I didn't go for a meal alone in a way I was lying ! I travel from time to time for work.. Sometimes room service is grand and sometimes I just wanna get out of the room and go down for dinner and a couple of pints... Often get weird looks if it's not a traditional business hotel...

People have the thing about spending time on your own as something odd. I find people who can't be without other peoples company all the time odd.... People often bug the **** outta me, there are many morons out there..

Olive8585 · 23-04-2014 12:02AM

I find the older I get, the less self-conscious I am about it. I travel quite a bit alone and would have no issues going for dinner on my own in a pub and getting a pint and reading my Kindle. It is different when you travel though, isn't it?

Super-Rush · 23-04-2014 12:02AM

I watch football alone. I hate people shouting and roaring and generally talking horse ****e while interrupting my viewing.

Wickers26 · 23-04-2014 12:05AM

I love going to the cinema on my own.. All my friends think it's the weirdest thing ever but I really like it, I also go to the pub with a book or paper and have a couple of pints. I'm a girl so I always look a bit out of place but I couldn't give a fcuk. I always go for sushi alone too, but only sushi, I wouldn't go into a proper restaurant and eat a 3 course meal on my own. Just wouldn't be arsed. Alone time is great.

FullblownRose · 23-04-2014 12:06AM

Sir Arthur Daley wrote: »

Many people masturbate alone.

But its better when you have help.

paleoperson · 23-04-2014 12:10AM

I have no friends, I pretty much do everything alone. I've never been attracted to going out though.

oak5548 · 23-04-2014 12:16AM

Going to the cinema on your own is fine, so is a restaurant if you can find a nice corner to yourself.

But I just cant stand going to a pub on my own. I feel so damn awkward and out of place, I wouldnt even know what to do other than stand/sit and look awkward.
I dont really like reading newspapers or anything. I dont even use my phone much.

Deco99 · 23-04-2014 12:23AM

Does local pub on your own count? As your likely to know whoever is in there anyway.
Grub ive no problem goin solo. I eat so quick it hardly counts anyway. in and out. Spent two days in venice on my own. Weird experience but memorable. Travel buddy was goin south and I was goin home from there. Cinema I want to but never do. Not since I choose man in the iron mask over flubber.

FullblownRose · 23-04-2014 12:26AM

I'm thinking of driving across England on my own. I could vist friends along the way but I would stil be doing the driving on my own I suppose.

Pompous · 23-04-2014 12:28AM

FullblownRose wrote: »

I'm thinking of driving across England on my own. I could vist friends along the way but I would stil be doing the driving on my own I suppose.

Do it!

boobar · 23-04-2014 12:28AM

Actually prefer cinema trips alone, my mrs doesn't have the same taste in movies.

I often go for lunch alone and to my local pub alone, my job is full on with meetings and managing people, dealing with customers, so a bit of alone time is welcome some weeks.

Going for an evening meal alone ....not something that appeals though,

murpho999 · 23-04-2014 12:29AM

Been to the cinema plenty of times on my own, great way to pass an afternoon.

Mostly go with my wife but we have different film tastes so now and then I might go and see a film myself.

Don't see what the issue is or why some people would find it weird. It's not as if the cinema is a social venue anyway as you can't talk during the movie.

Also, people wouldn't find it strange if you watch a film at home alone (See what I did there!)

Thundering_Sky · 23-04-2014 12:29AM

No I wouldn't normally do things alone but that's just because I prefer company. I'd be really bored by myself.

Belle E. Flops · 23-04-2014 12:31AM

I have never understood why people say they'd never go to the cinema alone.....you spend 2hrs in the dark watching a big screen in silence, hardly the most sociable activity.

I've gone to the cinema alone a few times when there have been films I know my friends wouldn't be interested in.

Also went to a gig solo last year because it was my favourite band and was probably my only chance to see them play. It was fine being alone at it because straight away I had something in common with everyone else there so it was easy to talk to people. It was better than dragging a friend there who has no interest.

I've gone on a few short solo holidays mainly because I had the time off and wanted to go somewhere but friends couldn't go. I actually loved these holidays because I didn't have to check with someone when/where they wanted to go or eat etc.

23-04-2014 12:34AM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

If that makes you feel better, great. The reality is you are alone, just alone with a piece of paper in your hand.

While you just alone with a little **** in your hand, each to their own

Wompa1 · 23-04-2014 12:41AM

I've gone to concerts, stand up comedians, pubs, the cinema, restaurants and other countries alone...It was ok for a while but it got to a point that I started feeling a bit lonely going alone...it's better to share with somebody else. Whenever I went out to a pub alone I ended up making friends with others. Going to restaurants alone is ok, though it can be annoying if the waiter or waitress acts like you've got two heads. I travelled a bit alone for work...at first it was fine but then I went to Los Angeles for a while, work was stressful, I didn't have much money to do anything outside of work and it just was crappy. I went to Australia for 2 weeks for work. 6 days working, the rest just going around the place by myself...found that very lonely. Went to San Diego alone and had fun in the days but in the evening it was lonely. Went to a comedy gig alone and felt pretty lonely too. I think I'm done with that for a while...

Lyaiera · 23-04-2014 12:44AM

I'm really considering heading off on a camping holiday on my own. Head off down West Cork and Kerry with my bike and a tent. I'd be worried I'd have too much time alone with myself though, no-one about, no internet, no nathin'. And I'd be stuck on my own for a few days depending on how far I went.

Bozo Skeleton · 23-04-2014 12:47AM

I go to the cinema on my own quite regularly, if I want to go see something I'll just go see it, I actually like going to the cinema on the spur of the moment on my own.
Same applies for gigs, though I sometimes feel a bit awkward on my own.
I've always had a mantra. I'll go where I go, I'll be where I'll be, and I'll do what I do, and whoever is there is there.
Which is probably why I've lost contact with countless friends down the years.

HugsiePie · 23-04-2014 12:48AM

I'd rather do most things alone :P

The exception being going to a pub or club

annascott · 23-04-2014 12:50AM

I have gone to the cinema alone but usually in the afternoon or early evening. I would never go alone on Friday or Saturday night. I have never felt comfortable having dinner alone in a restaurant and usually order room service when away on business.

Belle E. Flops · 23-04-2014 01:03AM

I don't mind having dinner alone, doesn't happen very often but when it does I usually have my book to keep me company!

Wouldn't go to a pub on my own though I don't think. People always seem to do it on tv but I think I'd feel pretty awkward.

Busted Flat. · 23-04-2014 01:10AM

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

I don't mind having dinner alone, doesn't happen very often but when it does I usually have my book to keep me company!

Wouldn't go to a pub on my own though I don't think. People always seem to do it on tv but I think I'd feel pretty awkward.

Don't feel awkward, go to the local, hang your butt on a barstool and order your beverage. If there is some nosy auld $hite sitting near by looking you up and down, just say "how are they hanging" or or whats your problem a$$hole. Then sit back and enjoy your drink Simple.

Belle E. Flops · 23-04-2014 01:13AM

Busted Flat. wrote: »

Don't feel awkward, go to the local, hang your butt on a barstool and order your beverage. If there is some nosy auld $hite sitting near by looking you up and down, just say "how are they hanging" or or whats your problem a$$hole. Then sit back and enjoy your drink Simple.

You probably have a point but to be honest I see the pub as a place for a drink(s) with friends. If I want a drink myself I'll happily have it at home. I don't think being solo in a pub would do it for me!

Busted Flat. · 23-04-2014 01:19AM

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

You probably have a point but to be honest I see the pub as a place for a drink(s) with friends. If I want a drink myself I'll happily have it at home. I don't think being solo in a pub would do it for me!

Well in the pub you would be like Forrest Gump when you open the box of chocolate's, you would never who you will meet.

Bozo Skeleton · 23-04-2014 01:21AM

I stop off for a bite to eat the odd time on my own, drop in to the local every now and then, on my own, there'll always be someone that will say hello, even if you just came in for a quiet pint.
I may end up being crazy cat person when I'm 70, but for now I like being solo.

FullblownRose · 23-04-2014 01:23AM

Why are women who go to the pub alone looked down upon.

Busted Flat. · 23-04-2014 01:26AM

FullblownRose wrote: »

Why are women who go to the pub alone looked down upon.

That's why men are priests. :rolleyes:

meoklmrk91 · 23-04-2014 01:29AM

I've gone to the cinema on my own a loads times, used to do it a lot when I lived at home and needed some time away from people, pure escapism. I now live alone which is wonderful, I never find myself lonely and love my own company.

Thinking about heading to a gig alone this summer, I've never been to one as I don't really listen to the same stuff as most people and would love to go, anyone been to a gig alone? Should I go for it?

FullblownRose · 23-04-2014 01:30AM

Busted Flat. wrote: »

That's why men are priests. :rolleyes:

*blinks*. Lots of people have said theyre uncomfortable going alone.

The Diabolical Monocle · 23-04-2014 01:40AM

Looks from strangers ?

Waiters laughing at you ?

A sense of impending doom and possible bum rape ?

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Do you do things alone?

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