I’m about to share a bit of a ‘funny’ true story with you; ’til today I’ve only shared it with my twin sister because it is also somewhat shameful. 
When I was living in Shanghai I had something like “movie night” as often as every other night. It was something that was mine alone; I’d pick something to watch (usually Friends reruns) and order in. If I had to describe my ‘perfect night’, that would be it: good movie and good food at the comfort of my own bedroom.
McDonalds was my favourite choice at that time of night – it was more affordable than Melrose pizza (which is too costly). I never ordered a McDonalds meal. I mean heck, if you’re going to get a delivery guy to bring something from the fastfood joint you might as well take advantage of it. I had a menu, and I would pick out stuff on it that I wanted. Usually whenever I call McDonalds, they would ask me to list down my order. But once in a while they will ask me the very awkward question of: “how many people are eating?” I know that their intention is to read out the specials but as a single woman, I felt I was being judged by what I put in my stomach.
So my answer was always “2 people”. I don’t know how to write that down for it to actually sound funny but it really was. Because if it’s a girl that says “2 people” then the phone person will most likely assume she is ordering for herself and a guy. That’s where the jackpot comes in. I was good to go, because we all know guys generally eat a lot: “I’ll have a large Coke, large fries, one Big Mac, one Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 5 pieces of Chicken McNuggets, one large chocolate milkshake…and yeah go ahead and let me try the Special…”
Honestly, after I make such orders I just burst out laughing. I don’t know…maybe I’m the only one who find these things funny.
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Delivery Guy: Knock knock
Sabrina: Who’s on the door??
Delivery Guy: Mam your mate, with whom you gonna have dinner. Please open the door.
What’s weird is how much I could eat back then and not even gain weight! Now, if I eat 5 sandwiches in a day, I’ll gain.
Same is with me. In Bangalore I use to eat more compared to here at home. But, still I gain weight. Possible reason could be, I use to eat outside, maybe the oil which they use in food could be of poor quality and another reason, everyday I’ve to walk long miles; it was one schedule. So, could be the same with you also.