People’s Responses To Chris Pratt’s Confession That He Used To Eat Shrimp Off Of People’s Plates Are Hilarious
Food waste is a hot topic, with findings suggesting that roughly 20% of all food put on the plates of Americans is thrown out every year, enough to feed 2 billion extra people annually. This shocking statistic highlights the inequality and inefficiency of the global food system, as well as the huge environmental cost that comes with this profligacy. A large proportion of produce is thrown out simply because it is slightly misshapen or has some minor blemish.
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So when Chris Pratt confessed on Instagram recently that when he was a waiter at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company he would eat the leftover shrimp on people’s plates on his way back to the kitchen, he was actually doing his bit to reduce the problem. His post sparked a discussion about the rights and wrongs of this habit, with many people horrified by the thought of eating other people’s food.
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Pratt also touched on another issue in his short post about his time working as a server, that of tipping. For many non-Americans, it can seem a baffling system that sows confusion and resentment if not done properly. Why not just pay people a fair amount in the first place? Chris urges that you set aside 20% for a tip, but not everyone agrees! Scroll down below to check out his post and the replies below, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Here’s what people had to say
yeah...I didn´t expect that. I thought he would say: "oh I know you love them... I order the dish so you can enjoy it for free." But no. :S
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that's great! It's a lovely word. Always nice to add a newbie to the old vocab :)
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I worked with a poor foreign kid from a 3rd world country who would regularly eat off customer's plates. He thought we were nuts for not touching it. He basically never had to pay for food so to him it was a great bonus. It's literally a waste not to eat it. He's right, but it grosses me out so I never did it.
yeah...I didn´t expect that. I thought he would say: "oh I know you love them... I order the dish so you can enjoy it for free." But no. :S
Load More Replies... that's great! It's a lovely word. Always nice to add a newbie to the old vocab :)
Load More Replies... I worked with a poor foreign kid from a 3rd world country who would regularly eat off customer's plates. He thought we were nuts for not touching it. He basically never had to pay for food so to him it was a great bonus. It's literally a waste not to eat it. He's right, but it grosses me out so I never did it.
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