KNRG, I don't feel at all troubled by it -- it says nothing about me other than a) I don't know people in the city I'm in; or b) I haven't arranged to have dinner with somebody. My self-perception is not affected by dining alone and I'm not worried about the perceptions of other patrons or wait staff of a restaurant. But unlike braslver or BLI-Flyer, I'd typically prefer not to eat alone. [There are times when I'd be too tired or wanting a very quick dinner to get back to work, but those are probably in the minority].

I suppose there's no social networking site for people working out of town (and I'm not sure who would turn up). Any thoughts about how someone busy not looking for romantic relationships would connect with other similar-minded people?