This is SOOOOO true. My husband and I both traveled solo a lot for work. This happens more often then not. Another favorite location to seat solo diners, is smack dab in the middle of the room circled by, surrounded by, all the other tables. Good god, I often felt like the attraction/entertainment in a circus ring!. At home I love, and do, eat all my meals alone, in peace and quiet without TV, Music etc. I do mindful eating; fully experiencing every bite without distraction. As I age and my serving sizes get smaller and smaller to keep my weight down, this style of eating becomes even more important. If I eat with people I am to distracted by the conversation to notice the food very much.. My husband also eats all his meals alone in his home office or bedroom/sitting room. But he watches News, Politics, or the TV shows he likes!