The first time this happened, it blew me away. And it turns out I'm not the only one who was surprised by this. As soon as new people come in and they experience this for the first time, you see them all watching (some with their mouths open) and having that question mark clear on their face.
I'm talking about 'seconds'.
I don't know if this is strictly Boreatton Park or if it is a custom at PGL but at the end of staff dinner, one of the kitchen staff people comes around the staff tables and calls 'seconds'. As soon as that happens a big group (mostly guys) get up and storm - I'm not kidding - to the front end of the canteen and get in line to get another helping of their favourite part of the dish. Mostly you see them return with a full plate (and I mean stacked 3 layers high) with whatever meat is on that day's menu or battered fish.
Two days ago there were no seconds. People had gotten ready (some twisted on their seat) to run towards the serving stations, but instead they were disappointed. You could see it on their faces. They had hoped for 'seconds' and they had been let down. Today it was even better. I was quietly eating my meal when they called 'seconds' and the guy who was sitting across from me - wow. His eyes widened, he shoved his final spoon full of rice into his mouth, grabbed his plate and practically ran to the serving station. It was the most hilarious thing I have seen in days.
Anyway. I just wanted to share this with you guys. I'm not sure this 'seconds' phenomenon is a strictly BP thing or if this is normal for PGL. If you know, let me know :D
Love, Chantal
