Fancied two starters and asked. Told no, it’s starter and main. Man next to me said he was not eating so I could have whatever starter he was not eating. Still no, had to have one starter and one main. Okay, I understand that I should not be given two starters if it in anyway prevents another passenger getting their choice but if not, why not?

A very Soviet lady in red enforcing the policy or is preferring two starters unacceptable?