Yeah portions are huge. I think its like you bring up. Easy way to make people feel they are getting a value. When traveling, I like to try and find what the locals are eating and try it. And its fun to be in a big group so you can order lots of different things.
yeah, but the problem is that you are with your partner and want to try different things, but can order just two dishes, otherwise, you can't finish everything. I love the idea of getting tapas - the small portion of different appetizers.