I like to eat and I like to read, so going to a restaurant by myself is never a problem for me. I just bring my book or a magazine. I housesit regularly, so I’m often alone. I also don’t mind going to movies alone, occasionally, because when I’m by myself, I can get one of those big plastic plates of nachos with jalapeƱos with no one to express their disgust. Plus I really wanted to see Dark Shadows, again, and no one else wanted to see it twice.
I don’t think I would want to go to a concert by myself, not because I would be afraid of any disapproving glances, it’s just that I tend to whisper comments to either my SO or my best friend during concerts. That’s part of the fun. Music excites me, and I feel the need to share/express my excitement with someone who also shares that same excitement.
I can spend hours in Trader Joe’s by myself, because I’m a label reader, and I tend to chit chat with the staff, especially the one’s that are doing the food demos.
Last summer, when it was super hot, I spent many hours pushing a cart around Target, not buying anything, simply to enjoy the benefit of the air-conditioning. No one from the store bothered me or told me to leave.