During a celebration dinner (which I posted on the NJ Dining board), my father remarked to me if I knew how many calories were in the table side Caesar salad that I had. I didn’t— it was a special occasion— but the comment has stayed with me for a while.
There are a myriad of reasons why my dad asked, as he loves to track everything he eats and every step he takes with his smart watch to maybe my not being slim in my “middle age”. Either way, I’m not offended.
But it made me think— and realize that far too often while dining out, I can get anxious when I notice people watching me eat, or having wait staff hanging over me. I often hardly touch my entree, preferring to take it home (quickly if possible) to enjoy at home.
This may be one reason why Doordash and UberEats appeal to me. Although I recently read about a DoorDasher who was delivering to a teenagers window and the teen was bedridden. The Dasher felt guilty about delivering to the teen. Which is likely for another topic.
I’ve done a poor job of streamlining my thoughts. I suppose I wonder if anyone else feels judged? While dining out based on what they’re eating?
I realize this is like just a “me” issue— when I waited tables I never judged anyone on their orders.
