RE: What You Leave Behind Could Be Someone Else’s Only Meal

That is a fair point, and that Chacho story shows how tricky things get when social pressure is involved.

There is definitely an exception for food that turns out impossible to eat for our taste buds. But as adults, the solution in a buffet setting is simple, take small tasting portions first.

If something turns out too spicy or bad, you only waste a single spoonful instead of half a plate. It keeps waste to a minimum while saving you from a tough situation with the host.