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Please Don't Drink the Finger Bowl
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the August 2005 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous
  • Soup should be sipped from the side of the spoon.
  • Cut only one piece of food at a time.
  • Slice from the end of a piece of fish or meat, not from the middle.
  • Don't hunch over your dinner plate as if you're taking a high school algebra exam.
  • If a waiter is hovering when you're trying to have a private conversation, tell him, "Thank you for your attentiveness—we'll let you know if we need something."
  • Don't dive into your food until all of your dining partners are served. If they've been served and you haven't, advise them to begin so their meals won't get cold.
  • Unless you're with friends or family, don't ask for a doggie bag.
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