Q: No, I don't mean at McDonald's during your 15-minute lunch break, but have you ever went solo to a restaurant for dinner where you have to be seated and order off the menu? If so, did you feel awkward about it? Are there any particular restaurants you like to go to or tips you have for single diners?
A: I became a regular at the local restaurants during my divorce and the months afterward. Some tips to transition into this (it's not a disease, eating alone... lol): Bring a book or buy a newspaper outside while you eat. Act like you do it all the time. Sit at the counter. This way, you have the chance to strike up a conversation with the person next to you, or you simply look like you're grabbin a quick bite coming home from work. It's really not all that uncommon, eating alone.