Why women eat less as a guest?

Have you ever wondered why we all are a little more hungry when we are a guest at someones house but still we end up eating a little less as a guest. For some people it may be shyness. For some it might be the diet they are following which doesn't allow them to indulge in certain food categories. And some others may have various food allergies.

I always make it a point to eat some thing before leaving my house for a lunch or dinner party. You never know the time at which the food will be served. Why remain hungry till someone else's mercy. Also if a person is a fussy eater and very picky it becomes difficult to feel satiated.

If you are having a pot luck, things look much better as then atleast you would have one dish which you can have without worrying. Also pot luck happens after a lot of deliberations. Women don't want to repeat a dish, do they? Meticulously planned pot lucks usually are lit.

For me, I have never understood how some women nibble on their food and yet are full. I mean common, atleast eat one more portion just so that your guest will feel at ease to go for another helping. The problem with most women is, they dont want to show they are a big eater. For some reason best known only to them. They will go the extent of returning empty stomach from a party and then rummaging for food in their refrigerators.

Look at our men. They can hog on any food, at any time, at any place without noticing if the curry is spicy or the vegetables bland or the seasoning is not to your taste. They are never embarrassed while eating in public and so dont starve themselves.

Also men are more liberal at giving compliments to their hosts which spreads much euphoria and joy resulting in more harmonious conditions required for satiety signals. So everyone is content and happy. Women on the other hand are very careful of how they are projecting themselves to others. They dont want others to see them as big eaters. Most of us are embarrassed to show our real side to the world for the fear of judgement.

So all you women dont be that person who eats less at social gatherings only to return home grumpy and hungry and ending up ordering a large pizza. Cheers!

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