On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:07:39 +0200, "Giusi" >
wrote:

>"blake murphy" > ha scritto nel messaggio
.. .
>> On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:35:50 +0200, "Giusi" >
>> wrote:
>
> If only I could
>>>convince Italians to eat with their hands from a common platter.
>>>
>>
>> i didn't know they were reluctant to do so - it doesn't seem to fit
>> any preconceptions of a 'national character'. any idea why?
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
>They are reluctant to touch their food. Even a little bar sandwich snack is
>wrapped in two napkins to eat. The first time I served cheeseburgers they
>were disassembled into parts and eaten with fork and knife. I think it is
>considered childish and a far la brutta figura to use the hands.
>

that's a new one on me - i never thought of italians as being that
dainty at the table. they must freak the hell out when they come over
here.

your pal,
blake


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