Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?

Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?

There are few customers Conor Proft appreciates more than people who eat alone. A bartender at the Italian restaurant Fausto, in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, he said the solo diners he serves tend to be more engaged and willing to chat. They are self-aware and more attuned to the restaurant’s rhythms. …

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What Did the 2011 Film ‘Her’ Get Right About Love in 2025?

What Did the 2011 Film ‘Her’ Get Right About Love in 2025?

When “Her” debuted at the New York Film Festival over a decade ago, “swipe left” wasn’t yet a part of the cultural lexicon. Tinder was still in its infancy, a paltry 11 percent of Americans had tried online dating, and the idea of falling for an artificial intelligence companion would …

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