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Do you let
curiosity get the best of you and ask why not,
or do you let courtesy prevail? It might be
a good idea to stuff your mouth with mashed potatoes
the moment that such a question
seems forthcoming.
Then there’s
the matter of church (synagogue, mosque,
temple, etc.) shaming. Conducting an
apres-dinner survey regarding attendance at religious
institutions is an etiquette no-no.
And while
we're on the subject, food shaming is also
taboo. Whether you’re loudly berating yourself for
letting it go straight to the thighs, or trouncing
others for gluttonous tendencies, zip that lip
when not actively chewing.
The opposite
also holds true. If the person across from
you seems anorexic because he’s not piling goodies
onto his plate, this is not the time to
inquire, “Is that all you’re eating?” He does not owe
you a detailed description of his
digestive abilities, nor do you necessarily want one.
Resources
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/smart-living/15-things-you-should-never-say-on-thanksgiving/ss-BBPbCev?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=BHEA000#image=2
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