Originally Posted by
wharvey
I personally will not start eating my meal until everyone has their meal. It just seem impolite to me to eat while others are waiting. Just my personal view.
I would hope that service would be such that people get served at the same time.
I was taught the same thing. My mother would be mortified if I started (or horrors!, finished) before her meal was delivered. Even if someone urges me to start before it gets cold, I am reluctant. I break the rule if someone is missing a side dish. That's about it. So, all meals should arrive in less time than it takes for the first to lose its heat.