New here, and a restaurant menu feels suddenly enormous

Tuesday at 12:44 PM 429 views 1 post

Tbh hi everyone, I hope it's okay to post something so small. I started three days ago and I'm still learning what normal feels like. Tonight my sister wants to take me out for her birthday, and I've been staring at the menu online like it's a final exam.

Usually I'd get the chicken parm, finish the bread basket, and still pick at her fries. Now I'm not sure I'll want more than a few bites, and I don't want to waste a plate of food or make a fuss at the table. Is it odd to just order an appetizer as my meal? Or ask for a box right when it comes out? I've never done either and I feel a little silly even typing it.

One other tiny thing: at lunch today I felt full after half a glass of water and just sat there confused. Does that happen to anyone else early on?

Sorry for the nervous questions. Mostly I'm glad there's somewhere to ask them.

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