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Originally Posted by Pturner
Sometimes, no one wants to be the first to speak up and order an appetizer, especially if they think they might be the only one. So, if you want an appetizer, instead of saying, "is anybody going to order an appetizer," maybe try, "Should we order a few appetizers for the table?" People in social situations, like to be agreeable, so someone is likely to accent and you can take it from there.
p.s., Bang Bang Shrimp. Never had it. But now that some people raved, I must try it.  |
I like your idea on how to approach the subject of appetizers. That gives people the option of saying "yes, that sounds great", or to say "no, I don't think I want an appetizer". At that point you can say "OK, then I think I'll just order an appetizer for myself; it's really good, is everyone sure?".
I'm sure your wife, and mine especially, will find flaw in my thinking, but it's usually near impossible to ever be "right" in a dispute with the wife.
I think some people would love to have a bit of tasty appetizers, but are, frankly, too frugal to order extras. We eat out so often in TV, that it can get a bit expensive, but in order to develop and maintain the social circle that is key to our TV happiness, do so more that we would otherwise.