Do you ever go out to eat by yourself?

[Janet]

I've done it many times. It doesn't bother me at all. Sometimes, like if I'm out Christmas shopping or something...I will even have a paperback with me just to chill for awhile before going back into the stores.

There has been a couple of times when I've seen an elderly person come in alone I will ask if they want to join me. They really like the company.