Not wasting food reminded me that I should also mention that I eat slowly. I've started eating a bit faster now because I used to eat very slowly compared to average, and sometimes it was even a source of laughter. After growing up, I learned to eat appropriately at a suitable pace.
oh really O.O. I think i've been eating fast ever since I was young but now I started to slow down. If the food is good then just take it slow and savor it instead of rush it. if the food sucks well i dont mind eating it fast but if it was too bad I just wouldn't eat it which would be really rare. Everyone has their own "suitable" pace though. Glad you found the pace that fit you