Hi Slowly, I haven't posted to you before, but I do enjoy following your journey!
I'm the same way about the clearing of plates before everyone is finished. But in reading your post, I thought of two things:
1. What annoys us is our own "rule" that all plates must remain on the table til everyone is finished. Yes, it is polite but do we really need to hang on to that rule to enjoy a good meal out? Does it change the flavor, the conversation, the atmosphere, the experience? It will, if only we choose to let it. It also doesn't seem to be a fundamentally important life rule, so I could give it up w/o the slightest bit of resentment. Thanks for helping me see that!
2. You may have the beginnings for the "New Slowly Diet" - always eat w/ a fast eater, and stop when they do! Guaranteed to lose weight!
I find many of my "rules" actually hinder my ability to enjoy the moment. And when I take to the time to examine them I see many of those "rules" I can easily let go of.
