Random Thought

When out to lunch recently with friends, it struck me a little more than usual that the math involved is flawed. We had to use two tables. Four of us at one table and two at the other. Ok, so far. Then the waiter brings plates (of course we were at a buffet!!) Three plates for the table of two. Five plates for the table of four. See anything odd?

So we pondered...as I often do...and realized of course that at fancier restaurants when the basket of bread is brought...there are always three rolls for two people. Always the odd number. Is this in hopes of instigating a fight among patrons? Do they think this will encourage us to ask for one more, thus insuring a tip because we had to ask for something? I just don't know! Having never been too good at math, I have not thought on this too long. I asked my friend who is a math teacher...she had not noticed this strange phenomena before that moment. She is still pondering. To add to the mystery, I informed my friends that I had noticed when paying for a meal or anything else as a couple, they always hand the change or card to the woman, even if the man pays for it. Another math puzzle! At any rate, I don't know how I can possibly worry about global warming, going green and Obama in the White House while I have this mystery with which to concern myself.