Why do I feel extremely uncomfortable eating infront of strangers?

This is really common, I too find it difficult to eat in front people I've only just met, but once I get to know them and usually once they've eaten in front of me then I'm fine with it.

I think its just because eating can be one of those activities which isn't that attractive especially when you are eating something messy. Have you ever seen someone eat and thought its really arousing and attractive? No me neither.

But most of the time people don't give a toss about how someone looks when they're eating.

I'm that way, too.

In fact I feel uncomfortable even sitting at a stoplight facing strangers!

Plus all the Starbucks and Subways in Seattle have tables that face outside, so everyone can see you eating.

I could type a book about it, but what I'll just say is that I get exactly what you're going through.

I wasn't always that way, but when I went on to junior high there was a cafeteria, and since I had no friends and didn't want to be eating alone?

I didn't eat lunch that whole year.

I know a few people who are like that, so it's not something unique to you. Some people get very self-conscious over certain things, it could be a form of social anxiety.

I too never feel at all comfortable in front of my table sharing chairs who's come and waiting for his meal.

I don't know, social anxiety perhaps? I just got very uncomfortable pooping because my dad was in the house.

I am not sure if Shiv Khera has written anything as You can eat. Get rid of this phobia DEAR

i guess you are excessively concerned about yourself, may be a perfectionist..

hey tell yourself its ok to make a few errors in whatever you do

it could seriously affect your creativity or innovation potential

Social anxiety I guess.

the only way i can eat in front of people is... oh never mind

That's normal