Heavenly Jewels

it there i s Israaf, rather it should be p icked up and eaten. 1 0. Food should not be eaten bareheaded or while resting and leaning against something because this is contrary to etiquette and the Barkat of the food is lost. 1 1 . You should not begin eating from the middle of the plate, rather start from the side of it, most closest to you. 1 2 . Small morsels should be taken and chewedwell. 1 3 . Do not stare at the people presentwhile eating. 1 4. While eating, do not discuss death so that other people present do not become displeased and leave eating even though they are hungry. 1 5 . When eating from one platter, do not stretch your hand to all parts of it as this is characteristic of greed according to etiquette. However, if there are various items of food around the platter, you can put your hands out to them, but do not show impatience. 1 6 . Sit on your left buttock and keep your right leg up or sit with your knees up and thighs touching the stomach. 1 7. Hot food that burns the mouth is not to be eaten and the food should not be blown or smelt. Very hot food causes harm and does not bring about satisfaction. 1 8 . To remain absolutely silent while eating is the practice of the fire worshipers. This should be abstained from, but nonsense should not be spoken. 1 9. Faults in the food should not be taken out, ifyou desire the food, eat it or take away your hand if you don't. Taking out fau lts in food is one of the reasons why fights occur between a husband and wife. 297