Etiquette Tuesday: (Don't) Take a Bite Just Yet

This Etiquette Tuesday's tip is wait until ALL (*@ your table, that is...) are served before you begin eating. This rule is archaic and when you see someone break it, you almost feel like you're looking at a dinosaur across the table. They must be from ancient history. It just makes sense. If you start your meal before everyone else, won't you finish before everyone else? Doesn't this sort of defeat the purpose of going out to eat or sitting around a dinner table with other people?? We know your stomach is growling as your easy, simple pasta comes out and your significant others aged steak is still be prepared in the back...but just wait. Just tell the waitstaff to keep yours warmed in the back until the other persons food is ready (*which you should not have to do because the waitstaff should be on their A-game and know to keep all the food until ALL of the food is ready to come out at the same time...). We know the aroma is killing you as the waiters make their way around the table of ten, but be patient...it'll make the whole dining experience better when you're not twiddling your thumbs because you finished your food so far in advance of everyone else...

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