On Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:19:13 -0500, 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
>
>4) .....
>
>5) .....
>
>Chime in folks!!! I grew up with a lot more 'rules', but I didn't want
>to be selfish and hoard all of them
>
>Sky, who's staying up way too late (again!)

<my house rules>

- Don't start eating until the last person is seated (which is usually
the cook) or you're given permission by that person to begin.

- Hold your utensils properly and don't shovel food into your mouth



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I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.