I’m watching this TV show from the 90s called Caroline in the City, and the episode is about Caroline going to a fine French restaurant alone, and is having a hard time. Oddly, her assistant is also there alone, doing fine. This seems to be a common theme on shows like this.

I know this is a scripted, fictional television show so no need to point that out, but I have known some who wouldn’t go to a restaurant (or movies or the like) alone because they think it’s embarrassing. Why? I’ve dined alone, was wonderful.