Deano’s answer to: “Is there a term to describe the situation where nobody wants to take the last cookie or other item in a communal bowl?” Posted on August 7, 2011 by Deano in Q & A Pretty sure that's called 'being Minnesotan'. Is there a term to describe the situation where nobody wants to take the last cookie or other item in a communal bowl? Rate this:Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading... Related Published by Deano View all posts by Deano