Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 13, 2004, at 23:06:54
In reply to Kath » Kath, posted by Medusa on February 12, 2004, at 12:16:34
Well, there are alot of important questions raised here. I think I need to make some observations:
Eating air: This obviously stems from improperly filled bottles in the child's infancy. There could have been a problem with the nipple too. This would lead to the second item...Eyes rolling back into head when eating. Could still be an infancy feeding problem. Perhaps the child's nose was obstructed while the bottle was in the mouth. Lack of air.... eyes roll back. Perhaps now, he is merely catching himself as he faints due to lack of oxygen. One may feel very sorry.
Cleaning knife on rim of plate. Any educated man should know that the necktie is an early predecessor to the modern napkin. Food being quite important, the well accoutered man always had napkin in hand, or rather at neck. Thus positioned, it is well placed for use in ending it all after insulting the hostess. Such a boor should be educated to clean the knife on his tie.
Folding or cutting. I have found that if one watches, and sees what the majority of guests are doing at a table, that following their example is the best bet. If I am then doing something incorrectly, at least I'm not doing it alone. I abandon this approach when most of the guests are wearing flannel shirts and steel-toed boots.
The eternal problem of finding that you have too much ice in your mouth. Often have I been so plagued. Eating Ice should always be done when one has a sufficient number of teeth. This limits the practice mostly to the young and educated. Unfortunately, hockey players are in both categories making application of this theory somewhat impractical. It seems that more thought is necessary.
Where to leave the napkin. Isn't that what you wrap the silverware in and stick in your purse as you leave the restaurant? (assuming you like the pattern).
Oh my... such questions... such imponderables. I do hope there is a definitive answer somewhere.
Dee.
poster:deirdrehbrt
thread:310432
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20040209/msgs/313069.html