2006-09-01 17:12:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, it certainly is. You should just leave the food on the plate if you don't want it...but NEVER throw it back into the pot. That is rude.
2006-09-01 17:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! If someone puts something on your dish that you don't like, throwing it back in the pot is not only rude, it's unsanitary and spoils that dish for other people who may enjoy it. If you don't want it, and someone puts it on your dish, just leave it. Don't make a fuss. Don't throw a tantrum, just leave it on your plate and don't eat it. They'll get the message.
The thing is, of course, that they should have asked you first before they put any on your plate, but sometimes, as when a plate is passed around the table at Christmas and people pile stuff on it, you don't always have a chance to say 'No, thank you.'
But please, don't throw it back in the pot!
2006-09-02 00:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's improper for you to return the food to the serving pot.
If you don't want to eat the food, then simply leave it on the plate . A good host would understand.
2006-09-05 23:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by bazeballboi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very rude. It was impolite of them to put it on your plate without asking but the proper way to deal with it is to leave it at the side of your plate and explain that you just can't eat it and change the subject immediately before anyone asks for details.
2006-09-02 00:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, I don't want to be insensative or politically incorrect....but...where did you grow up? If you throw food back in the pot, why don't you just spit on it and put it on someone elses plate....do it up big!
2006-09-02 00:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by golden sun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think etiquette is the issue. Who would know? Hygiene is the issue. I think, that unless you leave in a homeless camp or are desperate for food hygiene should be paramount for health sake.
2006-09-02 00:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. don't throw it back into the pot. throw it in the trash. better yet, leave it in your dish until the end of dinner, and then trash it.
2006-09-02 00:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For you to ask this question proves that during ANY meal you should banished to the back yard with your tin plate and wooden spoon.
2006-09-02 06:43:49 · answer #8 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its disgusting and on the topic of etiquette shouldn't the person ask you first???
2006-09-02 01:14:28 · answer #9 · answered by thefish-k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are a redneck, you could put the plate on the floor and let the dog eat it up!
2006-09-02 02:29:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋