jmcquown wrote:
> On 7/19/2014 11:56 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> On 7/18/2014 3:43 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>> As a matter of fact, I did. I've eaten alone in restaurants many
>>> times;
>>> it's nothing new nor is there anything odd about it.
>>>
>>> I remember one particular time around 1990 I went out on my lunch break
>>> to a little bistro. There was a couple in line ahead of me. The
>>> hostess tried to group me with them. Table for three? They looked at
>>> each other, then at me. We sort of chuckled and shook our heads. So
>>> then it was just me. She assumed someone was joining me. When I said
>>> no she was incredulous. ONE?! Yes, one! People do it all the time.
>>> And yes, I had a book with me.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I traveled for business in the late 80's and got used to eating alone. I
>> always had a book with me, the heck with good manners. The hardest part
>> was trying to politely brush off all the "gentlemen" who wanted to
>> join me.
>>
> Thread drift... I was on a business trip with two other (male)
> co-workers in 1995 or so, attending classes the company paid for. They
> paid for the flight and the accomodations at a really nice hotel. As
> we were checking into our reserved rooms, the clerk handed both of the
> men their room keys. Then he looked at me and asked, "How many keys?"
>
> Can you say INSULTED?! I do not suffer fools. I said EXCUSE ME?!
> How *dare* you? I demand to speak with the manager, NOW.
>
> On other trips, I've had to brush off more than a few gentlemen who
> assumed just because I was alone, I must want company. Sorry, dude, I
> don't want to go out with you. I'm here on business, and it's not
> *that* kind of business.
>
>> I'm sure I didn't look like a hooker in my navy blue suits. :-)
>>
> Maybe a really high class hooker? :-D
>
> Jill
>

It's normal for them to ask how many keys you want. I can't remember
the last time they didn't ask me. They have no idea if you have a
spouse or child waiting in the car while you check in.