This isn’t about the kid becoming a teen and trying to act cooler. This is about a full grown adult cutting ties with their parents because of the way they were treated as children.
Here I was, happy that at least they let him eat alone instead of pulling a "no, we are family and we have to eat together all the time" but you're right. Kid is probably also tired of having a camera in his face all the time.
The highlight of my day when I was traveling for work weeks at a time was sitting down alone for dinner.
Some wait staff are spectacular and can read body language if you're in the mood for light conversation. Others think because you're alone you are automatically lonely. Never was I lonely. After a long day with executives, it was intentional.
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u/unoffensivename 16h ago
Hey can I be left alone for dinner so I have some peace and quiet?
Sure! I’ll just record you behind your back and post it on the Internet!