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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/YT_greenarcher on 2023-09-17 18:12:17.
When I first came here in the US, I was SO shocked on how big are the food servings for one people.
Coming from Asia, the servings here will be good for 2 or even 3 people in my home country. Me and my husband both came from the same country. So a lot of times, we order just one meal for us to share. We always end up being full even if we share food.
My husband and I went to a brunch with my friend from college. As usual, I ordered just one meal for me and my husband. And then my friend told me that we should have ordered separate meal because it is embarrassing to share food especially when you’re dining-in in a restaurant. I ordered one meal that comes with 1 entree, 1 soup, 3 different side dishes and 1 bowl of rice. That’s is more than enough for the both us! We even had some left overs after.
I was a little bothered what my friend told me. We have been doing this since I came here. So I wonder if people really thinks that this is embarrassing and no one told until just now.