[nabs-l] Serving Yourself Food

[Harry Hogue]

Hello everyone,
With the holidays coming up, here's an interesting point for discussion.
 
At family gatherings, or perhaps even at home with immediate family, do you serve your own plate or do you have someone else serve the plate for you?
 
As for me, I have always had someone else always serve my plate at family gatherings and at home with my family, for that matter, simply because it is quicker  and there is less risk of spilling, etc.  I am, however, reminded of the importance of being comfortable with this task by my Costa Rica experience.  My host mother told me what was where and even made sure I knew where  the serving spoon was--but I was not comfortable at 20 years old to serve my own plate and had to ask her to serve the plate for me.  This, then, set up a precedent that as a blind person I needed help with getting food.
'm interested in hearing ohter thoughts.  And if we serve ourselves at home/at family gatherings, I then have to ask what is so diferent about buffets, especially if you're with someone else and they're getting rice, chicken, potatoes, etc. and it's likely you would want some of the same things.
 
Just some thoughts to consider.
 
Harry