Redditor Shares Their Over-The-Top Way Of Ensuring They Never Have To Share Their Food

Every time they go out for a meal with family or friends, they order two of everything.

Stephanie

• Published in Funny
• January 20, 2023

If you're a Friends fan (and who isn't?), you'll be familiar with the phrase, "Joey doesn't share food!" Well, neither does Reddit user u/ThrowAwayFoodie22 who recently posted about it in the AITA (Am I The A**hole?) subreddit.

The original poster explained that they don't like sharing food with people, so they feel awkward when people want to sample their food. The Redditor says they get worried about other people's saliva getting on the cutlery and contaminating the food.

The OP is also very careful with monitoring their caloric and protein intake each day. So, when someone eats some of their portion, it makes tracking their macros very difficult.

The Reddit user says that every time they go out for a meal with family or friends, they order two of everything. The OP pays for all the extra portions, and whenever someone asks to taste their food, there is always a spare portion available.

The Redditor says they sometimes get a few odd glances, but it has never been a real issue before. But recently, the OP and their cousin went out for dinner at a nice restaurant.

Seeing as OP was paying, they asked their cousin if she was going to try any of their steak. When she said yes, the OP called the waiter back and ordered an extra portion.

The Redditor's cousin was offended, and the rest of the dinner was extremely awkward. They sat in silence for most of the evening.

Later, the OP heard that their cousin had been talking about what happened with other family members. She told everyone that the Redditor had acted like an a**hole, and some of the family agreed with her.

The OP says they don't understand why everyone thinks they were being selfish, so they turned to Reddit for advice. Keep scrolling to see how people reacted.

The OP explained that they don't like sharing food with people, so they feel awkward when people want to sample their food.

The Reddit user says that every time they go out for a meal with family or friends, they order two of everything to avoid this problem.

But recently, the OP and their cousin went out for dinner at a nice restaurant.

The OP says they don't understand why everyone thinks they were being selfish, so they turned to Reddit for advice.

Here's how people reacted.

Okay, but perhaps just say 'no.'

"There is something wrong with them, not you."

"Joey doesn't share food!"

But, what about the germs?

"A reasonable boundary."

"Concerning."

At least you didn't stab them with a fork!

"You do you."

"They're getting offended because you are not letting them cross your boundary."

"Ignore them and keep doing your own thing."

"Do what makes you feel good."

Asking them was your first mistake!

It doesn't concern them.

"You're the one paying for it."

This wouldn't happen in England!

Do they even know what selfish means?

"Good on you."

"A little unusual."

"I don't see how this is a problem."

What's your take on this situation? Do you think the OP is being over the top by ordering extra food, or are they making a reasonable compromise?

Either way, they certainly aren't harming anyone else by ordering and paying for extra food. So, why should it matter so much to anyone else?

We would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie