On 8/12/2013 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.
>
> Janet
>


What I mean is one desert is served for two people, and one appetizer is
served for two people.

It probably speaks to how profitable those servings are.