2010-09-30 - 1:50 p.m.
If you happen to attend weddings a lot, you may notice how guests behave differently...towards the buffet tables. You can tell the types from what's on their plate...or not on it at all:
1.The Vultures and Scavengers:
They are the true omnivores. The rather intimidating part is how they seem to be really, really starving. Although they still manage to keep their normal courtesy with the newlyweds, there is a drastic change of behaviour once they lay eyes on the buffet tables. They eat as if they will never get the chance to eat again another day. Some don't even bother to queue in politely. Don't waste your energy giving them an angry look, because they usually don't care. They only worry about not getting to eat all on the buffet tables.
When they do, they stack lots of their plate. They act as if there are no people waiting in line behind them. In fact, right after they finish up to the last bite, they always go back for seconds, thirds, and...well, you can look away if you have a weak stomach.:P
2.The Picky-Eaters:
They tend to play - I mean, eat - safe. Whether by doctor's strict order ("Eat more veggies because your cholesterol level is too high!") or else, they usually stick to only the same set of menus. If it is all about familiarity, you have to persuade them really, really good to make them try something new. Otherwise, they will go back to the same menus for seconds, only because it is familiar to them.
If it has something to do with doctor's order, you can see the unhappy look on their faces as they stare gloomily at their plate. If not, they are probably just picky - for other reasons we needn't know.*big evil grin*
3.The Non-Eaters:
Need to say more about this type? Look for a skinny girl who upsets her boyfriend at weddings because she won't even look at the buffet tables. Is it something to do with her diet? Perhaps, she worries about her modeling career. Other reasons? Perhaps some of this type have already eaten some place else before attending the wedding. Perhaps they have got somewhere to go after that, so that is why they can't stay long.
Illness factor? Maybe.*shrugs*
4.The Mild Munchkins:
They generally enjoy food, but not the way vultures and scavengers do.*big evil grin* Their main interest in attending a wedding is to socialize with people around them. Typical social butterflies. For them, the buffet tables are more like a background.
They do grab a bite or two, but if their favourite menu happens to run out, they will shrug it off. It doesn't matter. They can still get that somewhere else. Besides, they prefer a nice conversation...and drinks.
5.The Food Critics:
Beware, be prepared. If you own a catering business for weddings, you ought to watch out for them. They come to search for references. (Maybe, they are about to have another wedding soon.) They try each menu on the buffet tables and scrutinize the setting. If they like what they taste, they don't usually express it that much. If they frown, you can start to worry, because they are also the kind to spread the word out.
Obviously, they always ask for the caterer's business card.
6.The Free, Culinary Adventurers:
They love food, but they don't eat like hogs. They just won't waste their chance on free, fancy meals they don't usually get on a regular basis. Why not? After all, they are invited!
Some are sensibly calculative, but not picky. They take a little bit of everything onto their plate. After tasting each, they usually decide which they like best. They do go back for seconds, but they don't forget about other people - in this case, friends they bring to the wedding. They like sharing and promoting what they like. They usually tell you something like this with a smile:"You should go over to that table, because the pasta is delicious!"
Still, they know how to draw the line. If their stomach can't handle more, they simply stop. They know they can't eat all overnight. It is all about taking chances, not hunting like scavengers!
*giggles* So, which one are you?:P
The Author/SBF
