Nancy Young wrote:
> "TammyM" > wrote
>
>> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote
>
>>> I see nothing wrong with bringing a book if you're dining alone. I think
>>> it
>>> would be gauche if you just sat there listening to the conversations at
>>> adjoining tables!
>> I agree! Have done so many times whilst away on business.
>
> I was wondering about that myself, I didn't know it was
> gauche. I don't mind eating out by myself, but unless you
> stare at your food, there isn't much to do but look around
> at your fellow diners, unless you have a book.
>
> nancy

i didn't say it *was* gauche, I just said I felt so, lol. Actually I
didn't want to look "pitiful" by eating alone (sob, friendless in a
strange city). I managed to swallow any fears of looking out of place
with my book and enjoy reading with the great Indian meal.