If someone asks you to pass the salt, pass BOTH the salt and pepper (even if only one of the two were asked for).

Do not use guerrilla tactics and try to use the salt until after the original requester had a chance with it. NEVER use salt or pepper on your food until after you have already tasted it. It’s a huge insult to the cook if you try to add flavor before even tasting it stag.

Don’t ever season a dish that everyone is supposed to share (not with salt, pepper, catsup, parmesan cheese, not with anything). Keep your own creative additions to your own plate.

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Tags: salt, pepper, condiment, manners