Is it just me? Does any one else suffer from order envy? It happens when you go to a restaurant, spend ages agonising over what to eat, and when the food arrives, your partner’s meal looks like the loving creation of a three-star Michelin chef, while your own is, well, less than. A bit off. Boring. Dull. Uninspired.
You know, right then and there, that the rest of the lunch is going to be comprised of longing glances at your partner’s meal, and thoughts along the lines of “I knew I should have chosen the duck. I could be eating that (insert mental image of succulent, glistening roast duck in a dreamy orange sauce here), instead of this (insert mental image of watery, bland fish and soggy greens here) right now”.
And it only gets worse when your partner cheerfully chirps, “You have got to taste this, it’s so good,” while shoving a laden forkful of said duck under your nose. You know you shouldn’t, but you do. You taste it. Now, instead of merely suspecting that you have ordered a massively inferior dish, you know you have. Lunch is ruined. Might as well get it over with minimal fuss, i.e. a bit of mechanical chewing and another glass of Sauvignon...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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It's not you; it's me, too. ; ) Very clever, enjoyable writing. A treat.
ReplyDeleteThe feeling is most mutual Susan
ReplyDeleteOh I've definitely had a few cases of order envy. Have you ever had order envy even when you've ordered something great? Happens to me sometimes - I want to sample it all! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's why I prefer eating with people who'd be prepared to swap plates, of at least shoulder half the responsibility of my decision... (But it works both ways)
ReplyDeleteHappens....everytime,to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the trick is to make some pact upfront....long before the food arrives, with the aforementioned partner. You will be seen as being kind-hearted and caring if you say, you can have a bit of my meal, should be nice. This hopefully, should put you in good stead when the meal arrives. Try it, it just might work
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't I think of that???!
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