Sky wrote:

> Okay, I just had to start a new on-topic thread ..... What 'rules' of
> the kitchen/home are common???
>
> 1) Don't talk while chewing food in your mouth! Keep mouth closed
> when chewing food.
>
> 2) Never put elbows on the table during dinner time!
>
> 3) Ask to be excused from the dinner table
>
> Chime in folks!!! I grew up with a lot more 'rules', but I didn't
> want to be selfish and hoard all of them

Heh. Brings back memories:

4) Don't 'slurp' your soup off the spoon

5) Always remember to unfold your table napkin and place in(on?) your
lap before taking that first bite

6) No dessert if you don't finish your dinner...

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Cheers
Chatty Cathy