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Maybe a better way of saying the same thing is that dinner companions should think of the table's order as a whole, since you often share a taste of what you got.

I've certainly said to my wife, "if you get X, I'll get Y, and we can trade". And I certainly eat more than she does. But this is in the context of us each eating as much as we care to.

Who in their right mind would think that getting a dog or doing any one thing would solve all your problems.... I think we're over generalizing here.

Same with having children.

Inevitably doesn’t finish?

Bruh, I’ll get apps and dessert too, and probably still want to stop for a snack on the way home.

Politely tell them that there are times that talking isn't the best option and avoiding small talk is uncomfortable for you. Then ask how they'd like you to inform them indirectly that you want to end the conversation.

Something confusing like that should do the trick.

To be clear, it isn’t about the food, it’s about the girl. Remember: girl first, food second.

This GREATLY (and I can't stress how strongly I mean "greatly") depends on your stage of the relationship. For instance, it's date night and you've been dating 1 year, not terrible. First or second date, however, and displaying this kind of behavior? You're done. Might as well not even finish the date. You're done right there.

Yeah, what's not to love about manipulative a-holes?

I have a feeling you’ve never seen a women finish, in any sense.

Hold up a finger and lip, “sorry I have to talk later”

Are you suuuure you don't want that blonde waitress?..

Hehe me and my friends would all get the bandit plate and then sit around for 20 minutes staring each other down on who would actually order something first.

My dude, what are you gonna do when she asks for a to go box?

Lol rookie date move. Make the date all about trying new things, get things with the intention to share. Goal accomplished and they will have fun. Step the game up man. She's gonna see right through this and you'll be lucky for a call back.

I would add that Nothing on earth will solve all of your problems.

Why do you assume she won’t finish her meal?

The amount of people who buy exotic animals and refuse to see a vet is really sad. I see it in r/hedgehog all the time.

Generally I always decide with anyone im there what to get so we can try and share stuff.

For instance i know i never manage to finish my fries so i Never will get any...or we just get one portion of fries which is usually enough for the whole group...because surely none of us will take cold fries that get rather soggy home..not like you can properly reheat those.. just order less and share lmao.

I feel like this communication with friends, family and partners is quite normal especially with stuff getting just more and more expensive

Here in germany you even get the option to get a "bandit plate" in many restaurants especially for this purpose so one person can just choose to take food from others plates and share...they just give you an empty plate so you can share.

Like legit i sometimes choose to get this because my meds supress my appetite a bunch so im usually fine with taking a bit from everyone. Saves everyone money and hassle lmao...and everyone usually leaves a bunch anyway because holy hell restaurants sometimes overfill plates and stuff is just so filling.

Communication. It isn't like you need to nudge people anywhere. You can just communicate...

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Nothing secures a 2nd date better than asking "you gonna finish that?"

For real lol

I think you meant to post this in r/shittylifeprotips

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🍿 this one is going to attract some negative attention