In the end, the question “how many slices?” is really about how you want to share your time. Whether you choose eight robust wedges or 16 playful squares, the pizza is a vessel for connection. It’s about the pause between bites, the laughter over a fallen pepperoni, the decision of who gets the last slice.
So next time you order, pause. Think about your company. Make the cut fit the moment, not the other way around. Because whether it’s eight or sixteen, the best slice is always the one you share with someone you like. And that’s a number that never runs out.