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Gary

wrote:
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> On Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:14:34 +1000, Bruce > wrote:
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> >On Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:04:40 -0300, wrote:
> >
> >>At least some were Canadian and as a Canadian I would say people here
> >>eat too many desserts and it shows! The portions in general are too
> >>large, I always feel I must eat everything on my plate and not waste
> >>but sometimes it is not possible. Currently I patronize a pub near
> >>here because the chef has agreed he will send me 'child' portions. I
> >>pay the regular price but don't have the guilt complex of leaving food
> >>
> >
> >I'm not sure who wins here
>
> I do because I hate feeling overfed but otoh, leaving half a plate
> full makes me feel guilty. I feel I get my moneys worth this way.

LOL! You Fool! ;-D
Since you are paying for a full dessert anyway , why not get it
all and take the other half home (doggie bag) for the next day?

PS - I'm the same way with the "clean the plate" mentality.
When trying to cut down, I'll have dinner on a smaller plate.