/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

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>Have you ever stopped and wondered why people invite each other at a restaurant?

I suppose they are reasons like woman need to evaluate how generous and well behaved the male partner is, also it is probably a good idea for physically weaker woman to meet stronger man in public? Also it is a free food, so she doesn't have to work as hard. For a man- I am not sure. I think it takes like 10 questions to make a decision if you want to pursue a relationship or not. I don't see the point in going through all the awkwardness and inconvenience.
> It's a formal gesture of companionship

1 Why? 2 I don't see why I should feel bad for not needing to go through it.

>, to catch up with old friends

Over food? At a strange place full of strangers? Food is ruined. Conversation is less spontaneous because there are strangers around, you are expected to behave in unnatural way. Also seats are terrible at those places. It makes you sit in a very unnatural position.
>to propose a deal/negotiate

I never negotiate in any other way but through an email. That way both parties have enough time to think and propose the most reasonable offer, you can look back at any time and have a written word to refer to instead of "I recall you said X". Also there is no pressure like you are not expected to smile, or act certain way. Literary superior in any way.

>we have to actually explain to you why people go out and spend time with each other at a public setting.

If you really have a need to spend time with other people, why do it at the restaurant? I don't understand that part. I spent time with a friend mine once- he invited me to his place to draw- he wanted me to show him how I work, I did that and even agreed to do it again in the future despite his girlfriend also being there (he didn't mention there will be other people there). So I have some experience willingly meeting people in person for enjoyment. I mean it was a waste of time for me because he didn't teach me anything.