ü  Take a small serving to start your meal.

ü  Take small morsels and chew well before swallowing.

ü  Avoid making crunching sounds while eating.

ü  If someone insists you to try a particular dish, considering your taste or liking, accept their offer.

ü  Do not take heaped spoonfuls while serving; it would save you from dealing with a soiled table cloth.

ü  Always taste a dish before helping yourself with a big serving – you will feel contented and you will get to eat what suits your taste buds better.

ü  Taste all the tempting dishes to avoid mouthwatering situations when someone praises a dish, especially when the meal is over.

ü  Avoid taking the last share of a dish – be considerate towards others who might not have had a share.

The Friday Class article is published in Young Times.