So... this just happened.
The sim had a plate in hand while I was occupied nearby and heard the sim drop the plate off on the half wall there. Then he changed clothing and just stood there. I checked his needs and he was still half hungry.
Why didnt he eat at the table? No idea.
Why was it necessary to change clothing right in that moment? No idea.
So I told him to eat the potato he just dropped off. He refused signaling the above, that he cant reach the place he just reached...
But wait! THERE IS MORE!
I told him to move to the other side of the half wall and then to pick up the plate which he both complied without issue.
I cant...