The dessert menu arrives when you’re satisfied and relaxed — defenses down. Restaurant dessert portions are built to look shareable and frequently are not. Your options: decline without looking, look and decline, share something small, or have dessert as a deliberate choice. The key is recognizing this as a decision point, not automatic continuation.
This companion covers the restaurant dessert trap, the decision matrix, questions to ask, the “just a taste” problem, social navigation, and the special occasion check. (5 min read)
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