On 8/12/2013 1:59 PM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
>> Here in Canuckistan it's pretty normal when receiving a desert serving
>> to have two forks/spoons provided, as it's expected the desert will be
>> shared if it's a couple. Many times appetizers are shared as well and
>> the servers explain the appetizer choices with sharing kept in mind.
>
> Yes, but two people, sharing their two desserts and two appetisers
> with each other, is not a loss to the business.
>
> Two people ordering one dish to share, means the business hasn't
> sold two dishes.
Very occasionally, I have seen a plate sharing charge of $1 or so on
the menu. Seems reasonable to me if you expect extra place settings to
be brought over.
nancy