Terminology

[Mark Harris]

> In a message dated 97-04-09 17:29:15 EDT, you write:
> << Well, I get quite comfortable after the last remove goes out... . Does
>  > > that count? >>
> Ah, I wish it were so esy! After cooking for 200 for several days ahead and
> all the time at an event before the feast, I have several well-meaning
> friends that insist on saving me a portion of everything that is served at a
> feast. When I go to the table and sit down for a change to smile and watch
> everyone eating. I am always faced with my feast sitting in front of me.
> After being around it for so long, you can imagine that the last thing I want
> to do is actually eat it! How does one deal with this without being rude or
> appearing unappreciative?

Try to encourage them _beforehand_ not to save you food, and tell them
"I'll be eating it as I go along, since I have to taste it and all.  So I'll
be full of the _better_ parts by that time!! "

Works for me even on dinner parties ... and a fest is SO much bigger!

Fyrean ...