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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Why do restaurants give us bread at the start of the meal?

Hmmm, delicious … but is it a good appetiser?
Hmmm, delicious … but is it a good appetiser? Photograph: Jon Super/The Observer

Why do restaurants give us bread at the start of the meal? I can never resist eating it, but it means I fill up and don’t appreciate the meal fully. It seems counterproductive for both restauranteur and diner. Colin Woodcock, Beaconsfield

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published on Sunday.


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