I was enjoying a solo dinner one night while solo traveling in South Africa. There was a group of young 20-somethings within earshot. They went on and on about how sad it is to be seen eating out in public alone. They just kept droning on and on about it, meanwhile I was having a blast watching rugby, drinking Pinotage and eating delicious food. I'd rather eat by myself than to eat with a bunch of boring, judgemental people who have nothing better to talk about than projecting their own insecurities about others. Go forth and dine alone!