Sirach 31:16

16 Eat what's put in front of you like a normal human being, and don't chew rudely, or you will be hated.

Sirach 31:16 In-Context

14 Don't reach out your hand for whatever you see, and don't crowd your dinner companion by reaching into the same bowl.

15 Put yourself in your companion's place, and be considerate in everything.

16 Eat what's put in front of you like a normal human being, and don't chew rudely, or you will be hated.

17 Be the first to stop, to show your good breeding, and don't be gluttonous; otherwise, you will offend.

18 If you have been seated with a lot of people, don't help yourself before they do.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb like a well-mannered person