"Don't talk with your mouth full!"
Most adults can remember constantly being told this rule as children, yet, as much as we've been reminded not to, we quite commonly break this rule.
One of the greatest pleasures of dining with others is not just the food, but the conversation as well. Meals serve as great forums for business-related discussions, chats with friends, and talks with family members. However, talking and dining can turn into an unpleasant and unsightly experience given the wrong set of conditions.
When we eat with our mouths full, we not only expose fellow diners to half-chewed and salivated food, but we also run the risk of spitting particles of our meal onto plates other than yours. Gross, right?!
To help you not be a "gross" diner, we are providing the following rule, which we challenge you to follow every time you partake in a meal:
Don't bite off more than you can quickly chew.
Mealtime is not the time to stuff your mouth - especially when you're in the company of others. Take your time and cut your food into manageable pieces before you eat, and only cut off each piece of food as you're ready to eat it. With food that doesn't require cutting, such as a small sandwich, always take small bites.
By taking your time and chewing small pieces, you won't disgust others by the sight of food in your mouth, and cost them their appetite. Additionally, you never want to have so much food in your mouth that you can't quickly swallow to chime in and contribute to ongoing discourse. Choose to shower you meal mates with pleasant conversation, and not with bits of food flying from your mouth!
Bon appétit!
Toni Purvis and Cornelia Robinson, The Etiquette Aficionados
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