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Extreme_Today_984 t1_izlzc1o wrote

Also, that way you make sure you get a slice. My dad used to be in charge of cooking at the BBQ. He'd make a feast for all of our extended family and everyone would eat it all, leaving my dad without a plate. That's until he wised up and made a plate for himself first lol

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arkobsessed OP t1_izm4mt1 wrote

That's actually a brilliant addition to this tip. It's so sad when the cook is left with the unwanted leftovers. Your dad's a smart man for thinking of that.

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WinoWithAKnife t1_iznv6fl wrote

When I was at summer camp as a kid, the rule on trips was always Cooks Eat First (and someone else cleans)

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MandySnutz t1_iznu0a3 wrote

Exactly, if you're in charge of barbecue you should be saving the best cuts for yourself, especially burnt ends

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joemc04 t1_izo63od wrote

I always eat last when I provide or prepare food. If you don’t get any there wasn’t enough.

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PandaBeaarAmy t1_izoii9c wrote

Man. I was taught to be polite/generous and serve everyone else first. Used to love doing it because theres always more than enough, and it works very well when everyone else makes sure you also eat. Made the mistake of doing that for other kids at summer camp, every kid got served their first slice, grabbed second and THIRD slices, and by the time I got around to myself, there wasn't a first slice for me.

Went to the next meal, stood up, and instead of asking everyone else for their plates like I usually do, served myself up a huge plate and sat my ass down while everyone called me rude.

Naw bitch. Nowadays I'm making my plate first.

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SlideWhistler t1_izphiqc wrote

Who doesn’t use a “don’t get seconds until everybody has had firsts” rule?

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PandaBeaarAmy t1_izpnzsj wrote

Savages. It was the rule, but they definitely enjoyed their thirds. They thought I served myself first "like normal people".

And as a child the same age as the other campers at the table (or younger!) I couldn't exactly tell them off or enforce the rule.

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