Going alone vs. going with other people

[Scandia]

I have no reservations whatsoever about going to places alone.

Of course, it is much better to go with GOOD company. But I have no shame/fear/anger about going alone.

[SOPi_Jawbreaker]

For shopping, if I have specific things I need or want to get, then I prefer to go alone. Otherwise, I feel obligated to not take too long in the stores my friends don't really like and to go into stores that I don't like but they like. For window shopping, I like to go with other people. I hate dining out by myself and I hate going to the movies by myself. I prefer going to the gym by myself for similar reasons to shopping. I don't like feeling obligated to work out on the equipment my friends like and to spend less time on the equipment I like that they might not like as much. Other than shopping and working out, I think I pretty much everything else I prefer to go with other people.

[_Lisa_]

I'm indifferent about going places alone. While traveling for work I tend to eat by myself so I don't even think twice about it now.

And I actually hate shopping with others because I feel like it takes me twice as long to get in & get out.

[KSigkid]

Depends on the place, but I don't mind going places alone. The only place where I'd rather not go alone is a bar.

[AlphaFrog]

With 2 kids, I'm all about anytime I can get some alone time - with the exception of restaurants. I'd rather take the kids and go to a family restaurant than eat alone at a nice restaurant.

[kddani]

I prefer shopping alone... I either end up feeling hurried or get annoyed waiting for someone else.

I HATE going to restaurants alone, more because of the shitty service i'm more likely to receive as a solo diner. Or I'll get looks of sympathy from the hostess or wait stuff- c'mon people, it's not uncommon to travel alone for business!

I've been to the movies alone when I was having some car work done one day- the dealer had a shuttle to the mall. It was great, a nice way to kill some time.

[Lady Pi Phi]

I prefer shopping alone. I don't really like shopping to begin with, so I hate having to go into to stores with my friends that I don't like or can't shop in anyway.

I've been to the movies alone, and don't mind doing it, but I prefer company.

I eat alone every day, but I would also prefer company. I work in an office of 5 people (2 lawyers and 3 clerks). The lawyers are husband and wife so they lunch together. However, the 3 of us have to eat lunch alone as someone as to be in the office at all times to man the phones.

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Depends on the place, but I don't mind going places alone. The only place where I'd rather not go alone is a bar.

I go to the bar alone all of the time (usually after work on my way home), but then again it is the bar I used to work at -- so I know all the bartenders and servers, and there's always a set of regulars there, so it's not as if I'd be drinking alone.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by OTW

I go to the bar alone all of the time (usually after work on my way home), but then again it is the bar I used to work at -- so I know all the bartenders and servers, and there's always a set of regulars there, so it's not as if I'd be drinking alone.

Yeah, that would be a different story - I wouldn't mind showing up alone, as long as I knew people who would be there.

[Coramoor]

I used to go to the bar alone because I knew there would always be people there that I knew...now not so much.

I don't like shopping for clothes by myself either. I prefer to have a girl with me basically to do the shopping for me and I just pay for it.

[Jill1228]

I have no problem doing any of these alone.

[Buttonz]

I won't go to the movies alone, if that's the case I rather just download it.

I don't have a problem doing is going out to eat alone, but that depends on where I'm going. Same thing for shopping, if I know what I want I rather go alone but if I'm looking just to kill some time or not sure what I want, I like to go with at least one other person.

[OhSoVeryLadylike]

I like going places alone. Especially out to eat and movies for some reason. I just like doing things alone. I like to check out really nice and different restaurants, I take a good book as for a decent out of the way table in the last cut zone and enjoy. I will spread my mealtime out...have apps, salad, entree, drinks, dessert. And I tip well so I never get bad service...lol



I like doing outdoor activities like amusement parks, zoos with friends. But I still like going to a park to read alone, or sit by the pool alone. I thoroughly enjoy my own company.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by JamesBond007

From what I've detected in my short time shpying on the internet, you have no shame whatshoever Shcandia. Shay, did you get a look at my shlong in 'You Only Live Twice' the other night? Clashic.

So you're officially Connery Bond?


I prefer to go with a small group or my boyfriend, and something like the movies I probably won't do alone, but I don't care about eating alone. I usually just bring a book with me and look like a huge nerd

[Still BLUTANG]

i'm an only child so i PREFER to do most "serious" things alone.
church - fellowship is important but please don't be taking my attention away from the matter at hand... my friends and i NEED to be seperated at church, like we're giggling 12-year olds. lol
shopping - i shop like a man, in and out; i know my size so i'll try it on at home. my bf shops like a girl, comparing colors, trying on 3 of the same damn shirt, etc. no one is ever happy at the end of a shopping trip, so we don't go together unless ABSOLUTELY necessary.
movies - i want to see what i want to see.

Other stuff doesn't matter: eating out, club or lounge/bar, sporting events, etc. i'm pretty flexible. i can do it alone or in a SMALL group. more than 5 people give me a headache.

I think the only thing i won't do alone is amusement parks. you need someone to help carry your crap or hold your space in line!