My friends got annoyed because I was eating a lot

[Sachishdiamond]

I don't see what's wrong with eating if you're hungry. It was actually a party and well most of us were drunk and at some point the food and snacks were ready.

 

As usual, I eat a lot and was nearly the half of one of the snack bags. This is when my friends got annoyed and two of them had to buy another bag. They keep saying how maybe next time I won't get invited.

 

I've always eaten a lot as a child but I'm not fat either. I can't stand it when my mother or younger sister are hungry but when invited to a social gathering, they either go for a small piece of meat and put a small-median portion on their plate. I'm always myself and put what I want to eat and I'm a fast eater too.

[Keenly]

I don't think they are annoyed that you are eating... I think they are annoyed that you are taking stuff you didn't pay for.

[Sachishdiamond]

I don't think they are annoyed that you are eating... I think they are annoyed that you are taking stuff you didn't pay for.

But it was an invitation and it was for everyone to eat too. I wasn't the only one eating.

[Candy_Pants]

Well your friends are rude. And maybe next time you should eat an appropriate amount instead of half a bag of food that is meant for everyone to share.

[pteromom]

As usual, I eat a lot and was nearly the half of one of the snack bags. This is when my friends got annoyed and two of them had to buy another bag. They keep saying how maybe next time I won't get invited.

 

There's nothing wrong with eating a lot. Just make sure you contribute to the food at the party. Next time, bring some chips and dip, or brownies, or a fruit tray, or whatever your friends like. Surprise them with something exceptional and unexpected. When you change your impression from that of a taker to that of a giver, you'll notice they no longer get irritated by how much you eat.

[Keenly]

But it was an invitation and it was for everyone to eat too. I wasn't the only one eating.

 

Yeah but that doesn't mean eat until you're full. Its a basic etiquette issue.

[Sachishdiamond]

Well your friends are rude. And maybe next time you should eat an appropriate amount instead of half a bag of food that is meant for everyone to share.

I've always had a huge appetite ever since I was 12 but ok I'll keep that in mind if I happen not to bring anything to the party.

There's nothing wrong with eating a lot. Just make sure you contribute to the food at the party. Next time, bring some chips and dip, or brownies, or a fruit tray, or whatever your friends like. Surprise them with something exceptional and unexpected. When you change your impression from that of a taker to that of a giver, you'll notice they no longer get irritated by how much you eat.

You're right I'll start bringing my own snacks from now on.

[TaraMaiden]

I don't see what's wrong with eating if you're hungry. It was actually a party and well most of us were drunk and at some point the food and snacks were ready.

 

As usual, I eat a lot and was nearly the half of one of the snack bags. This is when my friends got annoyed and two of them had to buy another bag. They keep saying how maybe next time I won't get invited.

 

I've always eaten a lot as a child but I'm not fat either. I can't stand it when my mother or younger sister are hungry but when invited to a social gathering, they either go for a small piece of meat and put a small-median portion on their plate. I'm always myself and put what I want to eat and I'm a fast eater too.

Hence the phrase 'pig out'...

You don't go to a party and pig out at someone else's expense. It's damn rude, and poor "guest behaviour".

Try to moderate your appetite. What you call hunger is probably greed.

And that is a bad habit for your future health.

[pteromom]

You're right I'll start bringing my own snacks from now on.

 

Not just your own. That still makes you seem like a selfish a$$. Bring snacks for everyone. Be a giver!!!

[Sachishdiamond]

Hence the phrase 'pig out'...

You don't go to a party and pig out at someone else's expense. It's damn rude, and poor "guest behaviour".

Try to moderate your appetite. What you call hunger is probably greed.

I always thought it was just hunger but more than the average person.

And that is a bad habit for your future health.

But I do to the gym sometimes. Hardly any member in my family is chubby nor suffers from high cholesterol levels.

 

I guess I might have an eating problem after all.

[Sachishdiamond]

Not just your own. That still makes you seem like a selfish a$$. Bring snacks for everyone. Be a giver!!!

Thanks. Will keep that in mind.

[whichwayisup]

I don't see what's wrong with eating if you're hungry. It was actually a party and well most of us were drunk and at some point the food and snacks were ready.

 

As usual, I eat a lot and was nearly the half of one of the snack bags. This is when my friends got annoyed and two of them had to buy another bag. They keep saying how maybe next time I won't get invited.

 

I've always eaten a lot as a child but I'm not fat either. I can't stand it when my mother or younger sister are hungry but when invited to a social gathering, they either go for a small piece of meat and put a small-median portion on their plate. I'm always myself and put what I want to eat and I'm a fast eater too.

 

Next time there's a party, bring food/chips etc to contribute. That's the easiest way to deal with this.

 

For your friends to say next time you won't be invited is handling it poorly and it's immature too.

[Sachishdiamond]

Next time there's a party, bring food/chips etc to contribute. That's the easiest way to deal with this.

I will

For your friends to say next time you won't be invited is handling it poorly and it's immature too.

They felt I was taking too much of the food and said I need to chill and how it's not like I were in a contest.

[FitChick]

You could always eat before you go to a party so you will be less hungry.

[amaysngrace]

They felt I was taking too much of the food and said I need to chill and how it's not like I were in a contest.

 

Are you my niece? She does that too.

 

The worst is when I'm seated between her and her mom on occasions at my parents....she throws down her food while having her elbow in the air almost the whole entire time and my sister is left-handed :/

[lovenotwar]

Yeah dude, this isn't about you eating a lot; it's about not sharing, and not respecting other people's stuff. Sure, you don't have to do either of those, but people will (rightfully) think you're a bastard, and probably stop inviting you. If this concerns you, try to brush up on these basic social skills.

 

But hey, it's your choice.

[Sachishdiamond]

Are you my niece? She does that too.

 

The worst is when I'm seated between her and her mom on occasions at my parents....she throws down her food while having her elbow in the air almost the whole entire time and my sister is left-handed :/

Wow that's pretty much similar to me. I'm usually a well-mannered person but with food, it's like I can't help it. I'll try not to get carried away next time.

 

Yes, will be bringing stuff to share it with other.

[WHOLESALEPACK]

If the OP doesn't learn to share with others and basic table manners, he's definitely not going to be invited. I can imagine the poor gfs who would have to deal with that.

[Sachishdiamond]

BTW not a he.

[MidwestUSA]

BTW not a he.

 

Ah. So you're not a 'dainty' eater?

[Got it]

Like others have said, a party isn't the setting to act like you are never going to eat again. It is okay to eat but the party is to mingle, etc and to snack, not gorge.

 

If you are hungry eat prior to the party so you are not solely focused on the food.

[Sachishdiamond]

Ah. So you're not a 'dainty' eater?

I know. I eat a lot for a girl, more than my brother or the average guy. Yet, I hardly ever gain extra pounds.

[Sachishdiamond]

Like others have said, a party isn't the setting to act like you are never going to eat again. It is okay to eat but the party is to mingle, etc and to snack, not gorge.

 

If you are hungry eat prior to the party so you are not solely focused on the food.

Thanks. Yeah, I don't want to give a wrong impression to others.

[Under The Radar]

You could always eat before you go to a party so you will be less hungry.

 

 

 

This is what I do; works like a charm.