A few weeks ago in the dining hall, I noticed a student’s plates. On one plate, he had four pancakes and sausage. On another plate, there was an omelet. I thought: he has enough food to last a day. He ate half of the omelet and barely touched his pancakes. I know he didn’t finish.
Students, don’t waste food. Fix what you’ll be able to eat. You can go back for more. It’s frustrating watching students waste a lot of food. When taking my plate to the washer, I see half-full plates. Just because dining halls are buffet-style doesn’t mean the school has money to waste. Administrators know students have a large appetite, so they accommodate us. You remember the high school days when we were served minimal food. You craved at the opportunity to fix your own fish sticks and fries. I chose this selection because that’s what I have a taste for.
Anyways, now that students have the opportunity to make their plate, they don’t know how to act. If you can’t finish, take the food with you. You’ll likely be hungry later. Think about the individuals who have nothing. Yeah, you’ve heard that story countless times; but it’s true.
When students see something good in the cafeteria, they go crazy. They load their plate and don’t think about others in-line. Relax yourself when seeing Buffalo wings. There’s plenty. And don’t go for seconds if you’re full. If you have patience, allow the food to digest.
Don’t fix food you know you won’t eat. Don’t put vegetables on your plate to impress others. If you don’t want them, don’t bother.
It would be funny if colleges were to implement elementary school rules. I remember the days when we had to eat our vegetables before going for seconds. It was frustrating, but fair. Colleges ought to monitor students’ plates before they leave or go for seconds. Make sure students finish what they started.
When I cook, it’s a task. Knowing how much work put into it, I wouldn’t let anyone waste my food. Take a moment to reflect on the hours spent by personnel preparing the food. They likely don’t get paid much, but they faithfully labor to arrange a good meal. I don’t know how you feel about the food quality, but I enjoy it. Eating everything on your plate is the best way to reward workers.
Don’t allow this problem to turn nasty. If colleges were to implement some of the previously-mentioned rules, students would go crazy. They get upset when cafeterias have plastic forks or eliminate trays. Imagine the reaction to changing the policy on how we’re served the food.
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