We hope it goes without saying, but yo respect the sneeze guard.
Still, it is a challenging feat, especially when the salad bar gets busy.
While many diners follow restaurant etiquette, some well-intended gestures can create more work for restaurant staff.
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In reality, though, reusing your plate instead of getting a clean one could contribute to germs spreading.
As much as this is a well-intended gesture, it’s best to alert the restaurant staff instead.
But, taking the serving utensil from an adjacent food item isn’t any better.
“You are promoting cross-contamination, especially whenfood allergensare a major concern,” Kusher says.
“Using separate utensils for each ingredient keeps everyone safe and the ingredients tasting their best.”
While you may have clean cutlery in hand, asking for serving utensils is recommended.
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