Double-dipping
Basic manners you must know
Double-dipping is the term used to describe the act of dipping one's fries/chips into the dip after having already placed it in one's mouth.
This is generally considered rude in Western culture where fries and chips are commonly eaten with dipping sauces, as it is unsanitary, and can spread germs to others, when a bowl of dip is shared between several people.
The same philosophy expands to the following:
1. Always use serving utensils (spoons, forks, chopsticks), if you are sharing food at restaurants, always ask for them. If you are the server, you should always bring serving utensils regardless, when you know that the guests will be sharing dishes.
2. Do not use your own fingers to tear off bread for others, or touch their food with your fingers. Pass the plate and have the guests help themselves; if needed, use a napkin to hold the bread to avoid direct contact between your fingers and the food.
3. Do not use your own chopsticks to serve; if you would like a guest to have the last piece on a plate and there are no serving utensils, try to pick up the piece of food with his or her own chopsticks instead.
4. Do not talk over buffet table as others do not appreciate you spitting on their food. If you must talk, turn away from the food.
Double-dipping is the term used to describe the act of dipping one's fries/chips into the dip after having already placed it in one's mouth.This is generally considered rude in Western culture where fries and chips are commonly eaten with dipping sauces, as it is unsanitary, and can spread germs to others, when a bowl of dip is shared between several people.
The same philosophy expands to the following:
1. Always use serving utensils (spoons, forks, chopsticks), if you are sharing food at restaurants, always ask for them. If you are the server, you should always bring serving utensils regardless, when you know that the guests will be sharing dishes.
2. Do not use your own fingers to tear off bread for others, or touch their food with your fingers. Pass the plate and have the guests help themselves; if needed, use a napkin to hold the bread to avoid direct contact between your fingers and the food.
3. Do not use your own chopsticks to serve; if you would like a guest to have the last piece on a plate and there are no serving utensils, try to pick up the piece of food with his or her own chopsticks instead.
4. Do not talk over buffet table as others do not appreciate you spitting on their food. If you must talk, turn away from the food.
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