I totally get u Goq, thats happened to me and I found it intrusive as well .. However I make an effort not to care what ppl think. (Life is so much funner that way.)
Btw, I know a woman who is divorced. We were talking about starting to date and she told when she goes grocery shopping she cant help but notice the older guy with the bag of cholent beans, 2/3 snacks, and 4 challah rolls.. 🙂