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My grandfather would say "take all you'd like, but eat all you take" which had a similar "plate clearing" idea, but was also more responsible (likely due to gro
by c0nducktr 6y ago
My grandfather would say "take all you'd like, but eat all you take" which had a similar "plate clearing" idea, but was also more responsible (likely due to growing up during the great depression).
The issue with the "children in africa" thing is that someone else is setting the portions for you, I think. Everywhere I go, meals are just too big! I feel silly only eating half of a meal, especially if I don't have the ability to save the rest for later.
Portion sizes, like everything else in America, are just bigger.
- RickJWagner 6y agoIn this respect, Covid has been good for my family. We wanted to try to help local restaurants, so we get take-out food 2 or 3 times a week. Since we're not eating in the restaurant, all the food stays at the house-- we get lots of leftovers! I frequently tell the kids to order what they want, but eat all of it. (If not today, finish it tomorrow.)