The "last order phenomenon" describes the experience of receiving your meal last when dining out with friends or an excursion group. This often occurs because your inability to gauge / guesstimate which menu item would take the least time to prepare, rather than it being a "punishment" for any wrongdoing.
I always seem to fall victim to the last order phenomenon; while everyone else digs into their meals, I'm left waiting for my dish because I underestimated the long cooking time of the menu item I've ordered!
by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025
Get the last order phenomenonmug.