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So, from time to time we go out with friends. We are saving for a house so hubby and I don't go out all that often; when we do it is a treat. But everyone likes to order things I don't care for (calamari, etc) and then want to "sample" what I've ordered but then that leaves me with little to eat. There's a dessert that I love (Atlantic Beach Pie) and I will be the only one ordering it, but everyone else wants a bite and by the time we get home from dinner I'm starved! I hate sharing the food I order, even with hubby! I like what I like and want to enjoy it...if people want to sample different item they should order them!

Just a rant. We've decided to just not go out with people anymore. When did this sharing $hit start?!
Judy2/CA The only time I've shared food is when we go to several ethnic restaurants where we order a variety of dishes and then serve ourselves family style. But the dishes are meant to be shared. But we are family so it's like eating at home. I've never been out with friends where we've shared food/bites off our plates. I wouldn't like that either.
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May 10, 2017
Deb ms/IA My husband and I will often share a bit of our dishes if we are ordering fun new things so it is no big deal to me to share. Since it is a thing for you what if when you ordered your food you got a take out box so you can set aside part of your order and take it home? Then your dinning partners won't share yours! Serving sizes are so huge in the fi...See More
May 10, 2017
elsiev What a shame to give up going out with friends! There really is a fairly easy solution: When you accept an invitation (or make the arrangements), simply say something like, "This time let's not plan on "sharing". Last time I was out with friends who wanted to sample my meal, I ended up starving at the end!"

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May 10, 2017
AM I've never had people do that when I eat out but rather than not go out why not just say no. There are a million nice ways to say it. They think it is OK because you always agree. You decide how people are going to treat you. Just tell them you prefer not to share food as you just want to eat what you ordered but thank you for offering to share or ...See More
May 10, 2017
AM-this is a perfect response! On 5/10/17, elsiev wrote: > What a shame to give up going out with friends! There really is a fairly easy solution: > When you accept an invitation (or make the arrangements), simply say something > like, "This time let's not plan on "sharing". Last time I was out with friends who > wanted to sample my meal, I ended up st...See More
May 10, 2017


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