Hors d'ouvres passing

I work as a caterer at the Nike Tiger Woods Center. Every time we have a fancy event that requires a plated dinner, there are usually hors d'ouvres involved. For some reason, when we receive our assignments for these events, I am always a passer. Although there is something formal and eloquent about having food passed at events--and people are usually hungry--I think it is silly. Not only does it put an unnecessary amount of pressure on my wrist, it causes the party attendees to have to make funny jokes with me to make themselves less embarrassed for taking their sixth beef satay. At every formal/reception event I've ever been to I prefer my favorite food to be stationed at one place and unmonitored, so I don't have to feel embarrassed for eating a meal's worth of appetizers.