Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 2017-10-29 10:20 AM, Gary wrote:
>
> > I feel the same, Nancy. If someone offers a variety of desserts
> > (odd to me in the first place at someones home), I see nothing
> > wrong at all for wanting to sample a smaller portion of each.
> >
> > As you say, many dishes offer for the dinner, most people with
> > take a small amount of most things.
>
> A few years ago my wife and I attended a wedding at a local winery. The
> meal was delicious, beef tenderloins grilled to perfection. There was a
> dessert table with full portion slices of cakes, pies and other goodies.
> I was amazed to see people loading up with three or more servings each.
> By the time the bridal party went to get their dessert there was nothing
> left.

Guess there are many BN's in this world.

Actually that case sounds like a screw up by the winery or who
ever they hired to cater the event. Most catered events will
offer a menu along with the invitation and RSVP. People attending
can pick one dinner meal and one dessert with a few options
offered for each. That's how the food is planned. When you show
up, you get one portion of what you picked and that's it. Not a
free for all like a restaurant buffet where they will keep making
more as things run out.