Originally Posted by
365RoadWarrior
It's a big world, so I'm really just focused on the United States perspective for the moment. (Not an entirely familiar culture for me.)
You're out to lunch. Your companion says "that looks delicious". What now?
For a spouse or significant other - even on a first date - I'd shove my plate over and offer a bite. (No, I don't "feed" even a spouse, but that's just me.)
What if it's just a friend? What if it's a co-worker at a casual lunch? Your boss?
Somewhere in there, it ceases to feel "right". Your thoughts?
If you come to the United States, and anyone rolls their eyes at you, or judges you in a negative light, these are not the people with whom you want to be associated in a casual/friendly setting.
Although, if you ARE at a formal business dinner with folks you aren't closest, I would wait to get a "sense of the table" before sharing. (Or at least wait to sneak it behind the CEO's gaze.)
