Here is more on the optimal use of buffets, especially for Indian food:
photo credit: theogeo
At Sharadha’s wedding too I had managed to spot and exploit arbitrage opportunities. For example, I realized that people never stood in queues to get second helpings, and that I could peacefully get around the line by taking the plate from the hardly-crowded salad counter and then going to the main line looking like I was going for second helpings.
…And if you find yourself at a buffet which has lots of financial traders, I really pity you.
The previous link on the topic was here. For the pointer I thank Karthik Shashidar.
Originally posted on Marginal Revolution