Even with leftovers at the dinner, we order more
When we’re choosing what to order for dinner, I say we should get only what we can eat. But when food is left over, I think I’ll choose better next time.
Scenes
- There’s always food left over at dinner — When choosing what to eat, I say we should order only what we can finish. But when we’re with a group, we always end up ordering extra.
- They add more, saying everyone will eat it — One person picks another dish, and someone else says that’s fine. Even though I’m not keen, the order’s already in, so I hold my tongue.
- The leftovers catch my eye before the bill — When the meal is over, there’s food left on the plates. While waiting for the bill, I think I should order better next time.
- When we guess how much a group will eat, we tend to order more — When I look at spending habits, I focus less on regret after ordering and more on what gets in the way when deciding how much to order. When we go along with the group, we may order more.
- Tonight, think first about how much you’ll eat — Before choosing the menu for your next work dinner, first decide how much you’d like to eat. It can help you notice where your preference goes before you order.
- One order doesn’t define a habit — There may be food left over again this time. Still, if you thought first about how much you’d eat, that moment can help you look at your next choice.
Stories by Golden Child
- Golden Child
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- After washing up, choose a number for how you feel today as you stand in front of the mirror.
- I meant to praise them, but asked about the result first.