The article discusses various etiquette situations regarding personal boundaries and food consumption. It provides advice on politely refusing hugs, emphasizing personal safety over social norms. It highlights that if someone disregards your handshake for a hug, it's acceptable to create distance and make an excuse. Other scenarios include maintaining decorum while dining, specifically about drinking habits and enjoying food. A preteen's experience illustrates the tension between personal preferences and social expectations in eating etiquette.
No friendly gesture should come at the cost of personal safety. If your proffered hand is batted away, step back quickly and bow.
By all means, take that final sip of your cocktail. But find a way to do so without the ice coming back up naked.
I made a silent vow to always eat one food at a time, the way I prefer, as that is how I enjoy my meals.
Eating one food at a time is akin to watching a TV showâit's frustrating to switch channels before reaching the end.
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