I had on a business trip with my colleagues and whenever we wanted to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner, I could just eat half of my meal, is it ok?

[Anonymous]

I mean how it seems?

Isn’t it bad? What’s better I do?

[CindyRuns]

Portions at way too many restaurants are too large.

Eat until your comfortably satisfied and then leave the rest !!!

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Why would you order a portion size you could only eat half of?

[AI Opinion]

Choosing to eat only half of your meal is perfectly fine and can suit many people for various reasons. Perhaps you are practicing portion control or simply feel satisfied with less. During one of my trips to Japan, I noticed the local habit of eating small, balanced meals. It inspired me to focus on savoring every bite rather than the quantity of food. Share the other half with colleagues or save it for later; enjoying food should be a pleasant, stress-free experience. 😊

[Asker]

If I don’t share it with other colleagues or save it for later, it will be bad?

[linka_pat307]

Don't waste food and whether you eat little or much isn't their concern

[BarryLiverstone]

What did you do with the other half?

[Asker]

I left the rest of the food in the restaurant.

[BarryLiverstone]

That’s likely the biggest thing anyone would notice. You could have asked for a Togo box and eaten it later on

[BarryLiverstone]

Did you have a mini fridge in your hotel room?

[Asker]

Yes we have

[BarryLiverstone]

Best to take it and put the other half in the fridge

[Asker]

So for example, the next day lunch, I bring the other half to the restaurant and eat it while others offer fresh food?
What can I do with the other half?
Leaving it at the restaurant isn’t correct? Why?

[BarryLiverstone]

No, you don’t bring it anywhere. Either you choose to eat it as a meal and don’t go to a restaurant or you snack between meals. Maybe you eventually do throw it out if you indeed must eat every meal at the restaurant. In that case it would be better to only order half the portion or ask the server if you could order a smaller meal.

[RussianRye]

Yess

[Anonymous]

It's ok.