Exploring the contents of the buffet will also help you to avoid eating food that you don’t really like or eating too much.
Check to make sure the plate is actually clean before grabbing it. It shouldn’t have any food particles or oily residues left on it. Get another plate if yours is dirty.
If you don’t want an appetizer, you can begin with the main course.
If you’re at a buffet you haven’t paid for, like at a party, be considerate of others before getting seconds or thirds. Leave some food for someone else that hasn’t gotten any food yet.
Tell a staff member if you think any food has gone bad. You can ask how long a food has been out if you are unsure.
Sit facing away from the buffet. This is thought to help you take fewer trips to the serving station. Skipping the tray will help you avoid overeating because you can not take as much food during one trip.
