I cannot speak for all aspects of american life as being romantic, especially not the corporate life which is devoit of humanity and overly politically correct, but food is a totally different matter!
You see in most of Europe they assume that you are a loner and they serve you appropriatly. Try to get a cup of coffee in Itally and you ind yourself with something that is hard to hold without crashing. Similar way with food.
America is differnt, all into loving shring feelings, they assume that regardless of your current taste you will get a rack of ribs, a bucket of fries or popcorn, and have a gallon of drink.
Oh, of course if your love on doesn't want to share the ribs you ordered.. well you just become a fat pig.