Ordering food at a restaurant (1 Viewer)

[Scoresman]

when ordering food at a restaurant when out with a group of friends/whoever, do you feel pressured to order something different from what others are ordering? I've been in situations where someone will order something, then when it gets to me I might order the same thing and sometimes i'll get looks or comments made on how someone else already ordered and its suggested that i should order something else. other times its the reverse. i'll order something first and then someone else will say something like "well i was going to order the venison, but scoresman already ordered that so i'll have the veal."

i think this is a load of #### myself. you should be able to order whatever the hell you want, right?

 

[Johnny Bing]

I wouldn't say I feel pressured, but I have ordered something that someone else has ordered, and their response oddly is, "that's what I got."

It does shock me why that is an issue, I'm not sure if they think there is only one plate back there and now we have to split it? I wouldn't say it holds me back from ordering what I want to eat. If I'm out on business, I may compliment them on their choice and say I'll do the same thing. So it doesn't feel so awkward.

 

[NutterButter]

the folks in my lunch crew don't say stupid #### like that.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Is there more or less pressure if you are only two?

If this an issue for you, is a 'way out' to discuss what you are each ordering before the waiter comes?

 

[jamny]

I've never thought twice about what anyone else orders in a group. Sometimes I'll change what I'm having when I'm with my wife, so we can share some of it.

 

[rockaction]

I've never thought twice about what anyone else orders in a group. Sometimes I'll change what I'm having when I'm with my wife, so we can share some of it.

Yeah, if I'm with family and the restaurant looks good, we'll order different stuff just to have a taste.

But I wouldn't be deterred for any other reason, really. I think the ordering and sharing is part of the assumption about why you don't order the same thing. Without the sharing, it's kind of a moot point.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Order what you want. If the lamb chops are ordered before me I really don't care because I'm getting the lamb chops

 

[NCCommish]

Order what you want. If the lamb chops are ordered before me I really don't care because I'm getting the lamb chops

Pretty much.

 

[Fennis]

"I see you got the memo, haha." needs to move on to ordering food.

 

[Soulfly3]

women.... amirite?

 

[Eephus]

Order what you want. If the lamb chops are ordered before me I really don't care because I'm getting the lamb chops

Pretty much.

but I wanted to order lamb chops

 

[Scoresman]

Is there more or less pressure if you are only two?

If this an issue for you, is a 'way out' to discuss what you are each ordering before the waiter comes?

if its only two, the other person is most likely my wife and we don't really care.

the pre-order discussion isnt really a way out. for example, if i mention im ordering something, then the other person is most likely to just say "but I'm ordering that!" at that point. sometimes i feel like i should just share what im ordering first so i can "claim" it. then if somebody else says that it looks good to them i'd encourage them to just order the same thing because i dont have any bull#### hangups about what other people order.

 

[NCCommish]

Order what you want. If the lamb chops are ordered before me I really don't care because I'm getting the lamb chops

Pretty much.

but I wanted to order lamb chops

Well if you go to dinner with either of us apparently that won't be a problem.

 

[Scoresman]

women.... amirite?

yes, in fact it is always a woman that does this. more than one.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

the folks in my lunch crew don't say stupid #### like that.

THUG LIFE

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I don't care what anyone else orders. Do you also go to the bathroom with a couple of your buddies and gossip about your other bro's slutty make up?

 

[belljr]

This has never come close to existing in my world. Other than out with my wife I don't even pay attention to what others are ordering

 

[rockaction]

women.... amirite?

yes, in fact it is always a woman that does this. more than one.

Ah, now the crux of the problem. Offer to split plates. That's what women do at restaurants. It's the whole raison d'être, and good for them.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

When ordering food, you find out what she wants, then order for the both of you. It's a classy move. "Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce and a Coke with no ice."

 

[Fennis]

"jinx! now we have to ####"

 

[Willie Neslon]

Never. I order what i want to eat.

 

[belljr]

When ordering food, you find out what she wants, then order for the both of you. It's a classy move. "Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce and a Coke with no ice."

damn it

 

[GoFishTN]

I carry my balls with me. So I'm allowed to order what I want.

 

[jon_mx]

Is there more or less pressure if you are only two?

If this an issue for you, is a 'way out' to discuss what you are each ordering before the waiter comes?

if its only two, the other person is most likely my wife and we don't really care.

the pre-order discussion isnt really a way out. for example, if i mention im ordering something, then the other person is most likely to just say "but I'm ordering that!" at that point. sometimes i feel like i should just share what im ordering first so i can "claim" it. then if somebody else says that it looks good to them i'd encourage them to just order the same thing because i dont have any bull#### hangups about what other people order.

That is about the only time I care. I want to order something different, because we will share food.

 

[sublimeone]

Start hanging out with cooler people

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

I also hate it when my wife asks me if I want to split something. Generally the answer is no. I want a whole entree and I want to eat what I have ordered. I will let her have a bite if she wants to try it, but I want to eat bascially all of my dinner.

I am okay with getting an appetizer and/or salad too, and I'll share those, but I want my own dinner.

 

[Tom Servo]

Start hanging out with cooler people

IOW, men.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I also hate it when my wife asks me if I want to split something. Generally the answer is no. I want a whole entree and I want to eat what I have ordered. I will let her have a bite if she wants to try it, but I want to eat bascially all of my dinner.

I am okay with getting an appetizer and/or salad too, and I'll share those, but I want my own dinner.

Exactly. I HATE sharing food. I order what I like and typically have been looking forward to - and I want it all. Get you GD hands off my plate!!

 

[NCCommish]

I also hate it when my wife asks me if I want to split something. Generally the answer is no. I want a whole entree and I want to eat what I have ordered. I will let her have a bite if she wants to try it, but I want to eat bascially all of my dinner.

I am okay with getting an appetizer and/or salad too, and I'll share those, but I want my own dinner.

Exactly. I HATE sharing food. I order what I like and typically have been looking forward to - and I want it all. Get you GD hands off my plate.

Yep.

 

[msommer]

I have a friend who always does this. He generally orders last and orders something that no one has ordered just on principle. He doesn't comment on anyone order though. It's really fun to go to a place with a limited menu in a big group and see him squirm

 

[Osaurus]

I always call ahead with my order and let the people with me try to guess what it is. I never spoil the surprise.

 

[AAABatteries]

Never had this happened or cared but I have gone out with folks planning to order "family style" and share. I don't really care either way - I like most anything and don't mind sharing.

 

[Da Guru]

I also hate it when my wife asks me if I want to split something. Generally the answer is no. I want a whole entree and I want to eat what I have ordered. I will let her have a bite if she wants to try it, but I want to eat bascially all of my dinner.

I am okay with getting an appetizer and/or salad too, and I'll share those, but I want my own dinner.

Exactly. I HATE sharing food. I order what I like and typically have been looking forward to - and I want it all. Get you GD hands off my plate.

Yep.

My wife always wants me to order something that she would never try on her own..so she can taste it. As far as ordering something different I just order what I would like to eat. If I wanted the grilled swordfish and 3 people in front of me ordered the swordfish I would still order the swordfish. When I go out to eat somewhere decent I am usually pretty decisive on what I want before I even get there.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I have a friend who always does this. He generally orders last and orders something that no one has ordered just on principle. He doesn't comment on anyone order though. It's really fun to go to a place with a limited menu in a big group and see him squirm

"Excellent choice Msommer's pretentious little #### friend! The durian-stuffed gopher nuts are superb this evening."

 

[CurlyNight]

Order what you want. If the lamb chops are ordered before me I really don't care because I'm getting the lamb chops

Yep. I've never encountered strange looks unless I order something most find not appetizing, such as liver and onions. If I'm with my S.O. then we'll order different to get 2 tastes.

 

[ScottNorwood]

That's why I don't eat at restaurants and generally only eat wild game that I've killed with my bare hands.

 

[ScottNorwood]

Taste the flesh homiez! I'm out!

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Never had this happened or cared but I have gone out with folks planning to order "family style" and share. I don't really care either way - I like most anything and don't mind sharing.

End of friendship.

I don't even order family style with my own family.

Family style dining is also one of the many, many reasons Bed & Breakfast places are abhorrant.

 

[Fennis]

I usually ask to share people's drinks

 

[Insein]

Deficate on their plate when it comes out in response.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I usually ask to share people's drinks

No. no.

You don't ask, you either just drink it and they will give you the rest ...

Or just wait until they go to the bathroom.

 

[grateful zed]

i dont like lamb chops.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

i dont like lamb chops.

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[NCCommish]

I also hate it when my wife asks me if I want to split something. Generally the answer is no. I want a whole entree and I want to eat what I have ordered. I will let her have a bite if she wants to try it, but I want to eat bascially all of my dinner.

I am okay with getting an appetizer and/or salad too, and I'll share those, but I want my own dinner.

Exactly. I HATE sharing food. I order what I like and typically have been looking forward to - and I want it all. Get you GD hands off my plate.

Yep.

My wife always wants me to order something that she would never try on her own..so she can taste it. As far as ordering something different I just order what I would like to eat. If I wanted the grilled swordfish and 3 people in front of me ordered the swordfish I would still order the swordfish. When I go out to eat somewhere decent I am usually pretty decisive on what I want before I even get there.

Tasting is one thing and I am good with that but I won't order something just so it can happen. The whole let's split an entree is another thing all together.

 

[NCCommish]

i dont like lamb chops.

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As far as I can recall I never have eaten lamb chops.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

i dont like lamb chops.

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As far as I can recall I never have eaten lamb chops.

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[msommer]

i dont like lamb chops.

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As far as I can recall I never have eaten lamb chops.

Then you haven't lived

 

[nirad3]

This has never come close to existing in my world. Other than out with my wife I don't even pay attention to what others are ordering

this... what kind of tools do you people hang with? wow...

 

[EYLive]

It's happens every damn meal with my girlfriend.

 

[CurlyNight]

I usually ask to share people's drinks

No. no.

You don't ask, you either just drink it and they will give you the rest ...

Or just wait until they go to the bathroom.

We actually did this one time to a good friend of ours. He was really ripped and kept forgetting what was just said/happened so when he went to the bathroom, another friend finished his drink. It was hilarious! He was accusing us of messing with him but yet being so ripped he couldn't be sure...