If it's something where I can blend in easily enough, I'll probably go. Usually I'd prefer to go with others.
I wouldn't eat out in many restaurants alone. It's very obvious when you're at a table on your own during the dinner rush. I'd much rather grab a takeaway and go sit somewhere nice; or stop in a diner and have a quick bite. For god knows what reason those options are generally seen as much more socially acceptable in this country. Maybe people assume you're grabbing food on the way to somewhere? I usually wear a backpack with some food, water, music, coat, map when I go out alone as I often walk for miles; so I guess most people assume I'm going to or from work when they see me eat alone.
I agree It's nice not to care what others think, but I don't see myself enjoying a meal when I could expect a number of other people to be giving me odd looks all the way through it.
I don't much like cinemas, clubs or pubs unless I'm with people I really like anyway. Shopping's the only thing (other than walking) I prefer doing alone. I hate having to rush my purchases because the rest want to move on. I usually just agree to meet back somewhere in 2 or so hours whenever I shop with others.
My best guess at why it's considered 'sad' to do typically social things alone is because there are a lot of people out there who enjoy assuming the worst about others to make themselves feel better. It's easy to assume that someone at a gig alone has absolutely no friends; and is by extension, totally unlikable; even if that's probably not true. A less cynical explanation could be that these events draw extroverted types; and those types may not understand the appeal of doing these things alone.
I wouldn't eat out in many restaurants alone. It's very obvious when you're at a table on your own during the dinner rush. I'd much rather grab a takeaway and go sit somewhere nice; or stop in a diner and have a quick bite. For god knows what reason those options are generally seen as much more socially acceptable in this country. Maybe people assume you're grabbing food on the way to somewhere? I usually wear a backpack with some food, water, music, coat, map when I go out alone as I often walk for miles; so I guess most people assume I'm going to or from work when they see me eat alone.
I agree It's nice not to care what others think, but I don't see myself enjoying a meal when I could expect a number of other people to be giving me odd looks all the way through it.
I don't much like cinemas, clubs or pubs unless I'm with people I really like anyway. Shopping's the only thing (other than walking) I prefer doing alone. I hate having to rush my purchases because the rest want to move on. I usually just agree to meet back somewhere in 2 or so hours whenever I shop with others.
My best guess at why it's considered 'sad' to do typically social things alone is because there are a lot of people out there who enjoy assuming the worst about others to make themselves feel better. It's easy to assume that someone at a gig alone has absolutely no friends; and is by extension, totally unlikable; even if that's probably not true. A less cynical explanation could be that these events draw extroverted types; and those types may not understand the appeal of doing these things alone.
I dont know why anyone who tend to think that going out by yourself isn't normal, I find going out on your own really gives you the chance to meet some new exciting people.
