She thinks it’s a good practice to not waste food that she won’t eat and, if she just wants “a taste,” it’s OK for her to break off what she wants.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a dear friend who occasionally attends functions with me where food is available -- usually ...

She thinks it’s a good practice to not waste food that she won’t eat so it’s OK for her to break off what she wants.

She invariably takes an item (a bagel, muffin or cookie, say), breaks off the amount she wants and then puts the remainder ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if it's rude to break off a part of a food item ...

"I have a friend who invariably takes a food item, breaks off what she wants and puts the remainder back on the serving ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I frequently entertain ... He will insert another pouch after dinner but before dessert. When I clear the table, I find the pouches on his dinner plate as well ...