How awkward could this be?

[MUN]

Ok if we have table mates I just don't want to "force" them to talk to me. I just hope if would be a family like yours. (social,kind, and inviting) Thanks for the answer!

Awwww, you're too kind! I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[undertheradar]

You will get to observe the mdr in full activity, something few guests get to enjoy. Have a nice relaxed dinner, enjoy the moment.

 

[Anchors Away 2016]

It's a big trust factor in my family.

You will have a great opportunity here!

Doing various things on your own (including eating at restaurants) is something you will soon (a few years) do on a regular basis. So in this one evening you can:

• Practice eating alone in a very safe, friendly environment. (The waiters will be happy to help you if you have any questions.)
• Experiment. Try different foods. See what YOU like.
• Gain confidence. Being on your own isn't so hard, with practice.
• Ask questions. Without family members there, this is a chance for you to ask things and listen closely to the responses.
• Demonstrate responsibility. By showing your parents how you can adapt to new situations, and behave in a repectable manner, they will be comfortable giving your more responsibility and more opportunities to do more things on your own.

Lucky you! Have fun!

 

[Rabb it]

I don't think it would be awkward, honestly people would probably think your parent was in the bathroom or something.. If they think anything of it at all.

 

[RedSox68]

On one of our DCL cruises, there were two little girls at the table across from us who ate dinners parent-free for most of the cruise. They were very young, but very polite and sweet.

 

[mmfox316]

On our next Alaskan cruise I know my parents will want to go to Palo. Let me tell you, I am NOT missing Tritons at all. If my parents book Palo for Tritons night will it be awkward if I, a 15 year old, were the only one at the table. I have two brothers (12 and 4 at the time of sailing) but I know they won't come to eat with me. My mom might let me take the four year old but I know 12 year old won't want to join. Would this be awkard? Will I get a bunch of looks? Thanks!

Go ahead and eat by yourself. You don't need to care what others think. You aren't doing anything wrong.

 

[mandylovesdisney]

I had a very hard time learning how to "dine in public alone"...like well in to my 20's, I just felt so weird that I could not do it. I finally overcame it, and I just wanted to say good for you for being willing to eat alone...weird looks or not. That is very awesome...and I say go for it!

Meeeeeee tooooo! Only I was more like.... 33-34. I ate by myself for the first time AND went to a movie by myself in the same night. It was weird at first (to me) but no so bad.

 

[JW9DVC]

What seating do you have? If second seating, they can go to Palo early and then join you for dinner at the MDR.

 

[chaseg03]

What seating do you have? If second seating, they can go to Palo early and then join you for dinner at the MDR.

Early.

 

[RedSox68]

Early.

They could join you for a while and then go to a 7:00 or 7:30 seating. Have the staff box up your dessert and take it back to your room to eat while watching a movie.

Meeeeeee tooooo! Only I was more like.... 33-34. I ate by myself for the first time AND went to a movie by myself in the same night. It was weird at first (to me) but no so bad.

 

[chaseg03]

They could join you for a while and then go to a 7:00 or 7:30 seating. Have the staff box up your dessert and take it back to your room to eat while watching a movie.

Sounds like a plan!

 

[CF'er]

I haven't read all the responses but I would think that as long as it wasn't the first night, if you were seated with others, that you would have built up a rapport and not having your parents there shouldn't matter. On our last cruise my DD and I were sat with another family and I think she would have been fine dining alone with them if need be.

 

[RedSox68]

Sounds like a plan!

Just don't forget silverware

 

[Sytrace]

On our most recent cruise, there was a little boy (about 8 or 9) who came to dinner one night while his parents had dinner at Palo. He was treated like royalty by his serving team and various other servers as well. I would bet you would also have the undivided attention of your serving team and have a wonderful time.

As a side note, that same night, I also ended up eating alone. My husband and son had a late lunch after their zipling excursion and my daughter ate some jerk chicken at lunch that did not agree with her so it was just me. I am going to be honest, at first I felt sort of strange as I NEVER am alone. But after a few minutes, I enjoyed it immensely.