A traveling scholar treated Nasrudin to a meal at a local restaurant.
The scholar ordered two lamb steaks, and after a while, the waiter brought back a platter containing one medium sized steak and one larger one. Nasrudin immediately took the larger steak and put in on his plate.
The scholar in total disbelief explained, “What you did violates virtually every moral, ethical, etiquette, and religious principle there is!” He followed with a long lecture.
When the scholar finally finished talking, Nasrudin asked, “Well, may I ask what you would have done if you were in my situation?”
“Yes,” the scholar replied. “I would have taken the smaller steak for myself.”
Nasrudin placed the smaller steak on the scholar’s plate and said, “OK, fine—here you go!”