My friend wants me to eat a restaurant and I don't want to because of COVID
user
If you know it's a restaurant, then you must be able to get food elsewhere, and it should be ok for you to get food, just not at that restaurant.
assistant
It is but my friend wants to eat inside. I think its ridiculous cuz its my birthday so I should eat where I want. Even if I want to do carryout
user
So you are saying you're getting food from somewhere else, and just want to eat inside? It sounds like this restaurant has only prepared food, you're just getting the food somewhere else?
assistant
I would eat inside which I dont want to due to possible exposure to covid. I would have to take mask off to eat
user
If you want to eat somewhere else, I think it's possible that would be safest for you, but it's very upsetting that your friend wants you to eat in that restaurant.
assistant
I agree. I think she should understand I don't want to take the risk of getting sick
user
If you don't want to risk getting sick, I think it's better to not eat there. I can also see it from your friend's point of view, that she would be sad if you didn't eat there on your birthday.
assistant
My friend wants me to eat a restaurant and I don't want to because of COVID
user
If you know it's a restaurant, then you must be able to get food elsewhere, and it should be ok for you to get food, just not at that restaurant.
assistant
It is but my friend wants to eat inside. I think its ridiculous cuz its my birthday so I should eat where I want. Even if I want to do carryout
user
So you are saying you're getting food from somewhere else, and just want to eat inside? It sounds like this restaurant has only prepared food, you're just getting the food somewhere else?
assistant
I would eat inside which I dont want to due to possible exposure to covid. I would have to take mask off to eat
user
If you want to eat somewhere else, I think it's possible that would be safest for you, but it's very upsetting that your friend wants you to eat in that restaurant.
assistant
I agree. I think she should understand I don't want to take the risk of getting sick
user
It sounds like it's going to be a very tough conversation. I think you are going to have to stand your ground and say you want to eat outside, and try to explain your point of view. 
I hope you will both be able to communicate and make a decision together that works for both of you. 
It sounds like you both have made some big choices in the past few months, and it's important
assistant
My friend wants me to eat a restaurant and I don't want to because of COVID