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Put on loose, comfortable clothing when going to a buffet. A pair of tight jeans or a form-fitting dress may get uncomfortable as you eat. Wear clothing that is made of a soft material that can easily expand and avoid pants with buttons if possible. Start with pricier foods, like steak or or shrimp. If you are vegetarian, start with gourmet foods or complicated dishes that you couldn't easily make for yourself. This way, you can ensure that you are getting what you paid for or even more than what you paid for. Dessert bowls are often small, so get more dessert by using a soup or salad bowl for desserts like ice cream. If you aren't getting ice cream, use a plate that is made for main courses to get a piece of pie or cake. Do not do this if it is forbidden by the buffet you are eating at. Staying hydrated will keep your stomach stretched, which will allow you to eat more food. However, don't drink a lot of water just before going into the buffet or you may feel full. Being too hungry can lead you to eating quickly at the beginning of your meal, which may make you feel full very fast. Eat a light snack about an hour before going to the buffet. A handful of peanuts, an apple, or a yogurt would be a good snack. Don't load up on pasta or starchy foods when you begin eating. Start with lighter foods so that you will still have room in your stomach. Begin with a salad or shrimp as an appetizer before diving into heavier food. Eating your food too fast will make you feel too full to eat as much as you would've been able to eat if you'd paced yourself. Chew slowly as you eat and take breaths between bites. Wait a minute or two before going back up for seconds. The carbonation in soda may make you feel more full than water would. Instead, go for juice or water. If you want soda, wait to have it at the end of your meal. Although you may want to get the most out of the buffet, try not to get more food than you can eat. It is better to get a lot of small plates and making multiple trips rather than wasting food. Also, keep in mind that some bargain buffets will charge for the price of the food you don't eat.
Wear loose clothing. Eat expensive foods first. Use a salad or soup bowl for dessert. Drink water the day before going to the buffet. Eat a snack before the buffet. Start with lighter foods. Eat slowly. Avoid soda. Avoid wasting food.