On 12/08/2013 1:59 PM, Janet wrote:

>> 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.
>

They have sold one more than none.

The bakery cafe around the corner will gladly split a lunch sandwich,
which means double the garnish for them. If splitting the soup and
sandwich they will even bring two bowls of soup.