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When you sit down at a fancy banquet, don't let your mouth hang open, and don't say, "Look at all that food!"
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It is impolite to have a greedy eye; remember that. Nothing in creation is greedier than the eye; that is why it sheds tears so often.
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Don't reach out for everything you see, and don't elbow people out of the way to get at the food.
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Be considerate of the other people at the table and treat them the way you want to be treated.
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When you get your food, eat it like a human being. Don't smack and slurp; nobody can stand that.
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It's good manners to be the first to stop eating; stuffing yourself is offensive.
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If there are many people present, don't try to be the first to be served.
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A little bit is plenty for anyone with good manners. Besides, you won't be short of breath when you go to bed.
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People who eat too much get stomach aches and cannot sleep. If you don't overeat, you can get a good night's sleep and wake up early the next morning feeling fine.
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But if you do get a stomach ache from eating too much, go off and vomit and you will feel better.
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My child, if you listen to what I am saying and put it into practice, one of these days you will thank me for it. Be moderate in everything you do, and you will never get sick.