"A Russian study into whether moral transgression might enhance gustatory pleasure has concluded that it does. French fries were fed to participants in a number of ways, one of which saw one person eating another person's chips. Deliciously, these (identical) chips were considered by the thieves to be altogether nicer."
"One lunchtime at school I was sitting with a friend who, like all my friends, ate more slowly than me. My plate was empty while he proceeded steadily, at a sensible pace, enjoying his food. I asked him for a chip. He gave me a chip. I asked him for a bit of sausage. He gave me a bit of sausage."
"Without a word, he rose to his feet, scraped what was left on his plate on to mine, and walked off. This is nearly half a century ago and I have yet to experience anything else as devastating as a demonstration of quiet contempt."
The inability to stop desiring what others have while refusing to share one's own food is a significant character flaw. A study suggests that moral transgression can enhance the pleasure of eating. Personal anecdotes illustrate the struggle with this trait, including a memorable incident where a friend's quiet contempt highlighted the issue. Despite the awareness of this flaw, changing ingrained habits proves to be challenging, indicating a long-standing pattern of behavior around food and sharing.
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