Pressure from Friends
I realized that almost everything that I do revolves around food of some kind. Most of my friends have been pretty good about understanding where I'm coming from. They don't expect me to split the bill with them, and they don't ask to meet at buffets. I'll either order and appetizer or cup of soup. I eat really slow as to keep at their pace, and still enjoy the conversation. It was not easy to learn how to look at a menu differently, but I'm getting there!