I have recently been introduced to a new phenomenon while eating out that can help all of us keep to a healthy diet: half sizes.
I was eating out with my girlfriend and she orders the grilled glazed salmon but then adds, "Oh, and I'd like the half size please." Being that I did not see half sizes on the menu anywhere, I was shocked when the waiter answered, "Sure thing." I asked her about how she knew to order a half size and she told me that she always does — restaurants don't typically print half sizes on the menu, but unlike with kids meals many will serve them to you. Sneaky, eh?
I've been trying the half size theory out on my own and it's been hit or miss. I'd say about half of the restaurants I go to serve half sizes. Some just say they don't do half sizes, so you get the regular size meal and take half home, no big deal. But if they do, you're going to be saving yourself a lot of calories and not to mention cash while eating out. To me, it's worth asking.
Do you already order half sizes? Tell me in the comments section below.
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I've seen restaurants that charge you an extra fee if you ask for another plate in order to divide up one meal you buy between two people. I think that's ridiculous, since you're already paying for an extravagantly large portion, it should be yours to do with what you want. So I can just imagine some restaurants gouging you for trying to eat smarter by asking for less.
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Do half-sized meals involve half sized prices?