Speedy solo diners could become China's next superstars

A recent Xinhua report said that a growing number of Chinese enjoy eating fast and dining alone - which begs the question: What took you so long?

What's not to like about avoiding meaningless chitchat and not caring about what you're wearing when you strap on the ol' feed bag? Just focus on the meal and shovel it in.

This is especially true if, day after day, year after year, you share a table with a spouse. Been there, done that ... right? Come on, be honest - how long can you keep talking about nothing?