Etiquette Tuesday: Too much??

[ 0 ] November 9, 2010 | Johnna

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Less is more. Ever heard that phrase before? Well, this should be applied to condiments used at the table. Adding excessive amounts of ketchup, mustard, salt etc. on your food is simply bad dining etiquette. Now I know the first thought in your head is “It’s my food, I can do what I want with it”. This is very true. You have a right to add just as much soy sauce and hot sauce as you please but when dining with others, it is not a good look to use half the bottle.

When out with friends and for leisure, etiquette rules typically go to the wayside or are thrown out the window. When out for business, please adhere to this rule. As I have stated before, most business deals happen where food is involved i.e. over dinner, coffee, etc., so keep this in mind when you are trying to seal that million dollar deal. Additionally, keep in mind for the chef (*especially in a private dining setting), it’s almost an insult to the food.

*This etiquette tip is courtesy one of my loyal readers.

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Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.