HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Tell them about not licking fingers or utensils while preparing food as doing this is a great way to transfer germs, which in turn can make people sick.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s a very rude table manner to lick your fingers at a table. If there is any food on your fingers such as sauce, curry or dip, always wipe it with your napkin discreetly or excuse yourself to wash your hands and then come back.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Distraction Factor. The primary reason for the “No Licking” rule is the fact that when you do this, you immediately draw attention to yourself. You become a distraction. One aspect of employing etiquette rules is to avoid being a distraction.

Detailed explanation-4: -But doesn’t it make you a little squeamish anyway? And, according to a recent study of food safety practices on Food Network cooking shows, there’s a lot of finger licking going on. Researchers at Texas Tech University recently set out to be kitchen spies, so to speak.

Detailed explanation-5: -The origin of the phrase “finger lickin’ good” is one that’s familiar to people in Western nations where the restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is popular. The phrase has been among the company’s top advertising slogans since it was founded by Harland David Sanders (also known as Colonel Sanders) in 1932.