Dear Queenie,
Sometimes when I’m eating in a restaurant someone will come up to me and want to shake hands to say hello.
I don’t like shaking hands when I’m eating because who knows where that other person’s hand has been and I’m handling food, especially if it’s something like chicken wings or French fries that you pick up with your fingers.
Queenie, how would you handle this?—Greasy fingers
Dear Greasy,
Just tell the person, “Sorry, I am eating French fries (or chicken wings or whatever) and my hands are all greasy.” Far from being offended, the other person probably will appreciate your consideration.
