54. A Table for One? Yes, You Can!
I returned from giving a seminar in Las Vegas, and I mentioned to a colleague that I had eaten by myself at a really nice restaurant. She replied that when she travels, she orders room service because she is uncomfortable dining alone.
Many business travelers take similar steps to avoid eating by themselves in restaurants. Yet dining solo doesn’t have to be unpleasant or awkward. Here are four tips to help you enjoy your food and your own company when dining alone:
1. Pick a nice restaurant. Ask for a recommendation from the hotel concierge, a colleague, or your client. Ask about any special food that the restaurant might serve, especially any local delicacy. I tried walleye fish when I was in Minnesota to give ...
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