Miss Manners: Small plates, big resentment

AI Briefing

• – When serving small portions, is it impolite to expect guests to ask for seconds if the portion size is small? Should we be transparent about the serving size? Should we consider the guest's hunger level when determining the serving size?
• – What is the protocol for bringing food to a dinner party? Should the host bring the main course, or is it the guests' responsibility?
• – How should we handle it if a guest doesn't finish their meal, and the host is eager to serve more food?