Eating Alone Makes You Brave, Not Lonely
It’s quite uncommon to see people eat alone in public restaurants. Apparently, some people have developed a false mental picture towards people who come to a restaurant alone. The original poster thinks it’s another level of loneliness to eat alone at a public restaurant. However, another individual who commented on her post thinks it’s an indication of confidence.
Thinking that people who eat alone in public places are lonely is just one of the implicit judgments people make. This user wisely backs them up and gives them a boost of confidence and support. Such situations should not be expressed negatively but rather positively because such comments could demoralize those who are truly lonely.