Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
What do you guys do about the huge portions that we are served at food establishments?
I sometimes ask for half the fries, for example. I get funny looks, so usually I preface my request with: "I know I paid for more, but I would like to have just..." and usually they are understanding. I do that for coffee, too. If I give them my travel mug, they fill it all. No way I'll drink all of that.

I almost never go to Starbucks but once or twice a year I'll end up getting something there. I ask for a "short." It's not on the menu but you can get it, and it's actually programmed in their cash register, for nearly all drinks (except the frozen ones). It's - to me - a "normal size" coffee, about 8 oz.