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How to Eat Politely

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1646

“If thou soakest thy bread or meat in the sauce, soak it not againe, after that thou hast bitten it, dip therein at each time a reasonable morsell which may be eaten at one mouthfull.”

Francis Hawkins, Youths Behaviour

From the same authority who told you not to be a close-talker, more timeless advice: don’t be a double-dipper.