I often end up looking like a fool whenever i check for the quantity or order lesser portion of food. On top of that the confused look on the waiter's face prompts me to explain the 'greater good' or just the fact that i am beginning to understand my eating capacity which does not allow me to consume a lot at once.I can get the leftover packed but that is going to add a different kind of waste so i try to finish everything.
My parents taught me these things when i was a child. For them it was about respecting and valuing food. Slowly this became a bigger issue and now the urgency to understand the waste disaster is extremely crucial.
So please please please take a step towards understanding your individual capacity and inculcate this habit in your family as well.
When it comes to eating out, 'Paisa vasool' (money's worth) is only going to end up in two things - food waste or loose motions.
A couple more things you could do:
- Stop taking plastic take away cups if you are going to sit and drink. You can demand a glass while ordering.
- Don't be shy, ask for the quantity. Satisfy yourself.
- Finish one dish and then order more if you're sure.
- Complimentary food sounds fantastic but greed will make a soup in your tummy.
- Its NOT OK to tell kids that it is OK to leave food. You know your child's capacity better than she/he does.
- Share with family and friends. But yes only if you understand the capacity dynamics of the group. You don't want to piss them off by leaving them hungry.
- This is something i did and would like to try again. Me and my friend would carry our coffee mugs from the office, sometimes for others too and get coffee filled in them instead of getting plastic cups. (We had to walk a few metres out of the office but it was totally worth it).
Tell me what more can we do? Thanks !
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| Newspaper clip from The Hindu |
