I've been in the same situation, the feeling of being present but not actively engaged. But I don't care. If I only ordered for one person, why not share? Who cares. It's my choice, and I used my money to buy this; it's not that I don't have money.

Your line "Sometimes we sit at the tables not because we want to eat, but because we want to connect" is so insightful. Thank you so much for your thought.