Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 17:08     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
This is perfect whether to grab an early dinner outside. I'm out on my desk right now.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 17:02     Subject: Re:Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
Be ware of the rats in some parts of town. I was eating outside at Georgetown and a rat passed between my feet. I almost died. But I still eat outside, just not in Georgetown.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 16:26     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
No one should have to talk you into something you aren't comfortable doing.

I like eating outside when the weather is nice and the setting is nice. Some city restaurants have courtyards (like the Tabard Inn). Or they have rooftop patios (DelMar on the Wharf). I love to eat outside in our beach town in summer (it's in the northeast so not hot and sticky and the dining has water views). But if that's not your vibe don't worry - take advantage of less crowded indoor dining during nice weather.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 16:19     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
No, you shouldn't do it.

My wait time is long enough. You go home or sit indoors.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 16:09     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
Dog patios are the best.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 16:08     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
Anonymous wrote:Well you don’t have to, right? If you won’t enjoy it, don’t.

Or, start “small.” Get a coffee and sit outside a coffee shop with a book and see if you enjoy it. If you do, “ramp up” and get a bagel or lunch next time. And so on.

I don’t love it in times/places when it’s mosquito season, but there’s a window every year when it’s delightful.


This is good advice.

Where do you live? Maybe we can give you suggestions on where to start?
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 16:08     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
This isn’t California or Italy, you aren’t missing anything.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 16:05     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
Well you don’t have to, right? If you won’t enjoy it, don’t.

Or, start “small.” Get a coffee and sit outside a coffee shop with a book and see if you enjoy it. If you do, “ramp up” and get a bagel or lunch next time. And so on.

I don’t love it in times/places when it’s mosquito season, but there’s a window every year when it’s delightful.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 15:59     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
Depends on the heat and humidity. I am not interested in sweating.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 15:58     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
Anonymous wrote:I honestly don't know how some people get through life.


DCUM regularly makes me feel better about my life and relative lack of anxiety. And I say that as someone who has had panic attacks.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 15:56     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
A slug fell and landed on my food once. Be careful where you are seated
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 15:45     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
It's lovely to depending on the weather. Some restaurants have enclosed areas.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 15:44     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
I honestly don't know how some people get through life.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 15:43     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
No, you're right.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 15:34     Subject: Encourage me to sit down and eat outside at restaurants
I have never selected to sit outside and enjoy a meal at a Restaurant. Looking back, my mother never did, my friends never did, even as an adult I have not. I think my main concerns are bugs, and general passerby related anxiety.