And yet , I avoid being alone in public places . I avoid the very experience I enjoy so much -- that of having the luxury to people watch . There 's such a stigma to being alone , especially as a woman . You are automatically lonely -- bitterly resigned to life as an aging spinster .
According to the above context, answer the following question.
What may happen if you are alone in public .


I will be left alone with my thoughts and feel self conscious .