Catwoman Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It depends. Is anyone looking? :w00t: And are Nacho Cheese Doritos involved? (Because you know that all the really good stuff ends up on your fingers.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 At home or at the beach with only family we don't care if anyone lick their fingers. After all we grew up with KFC's finger licking good ad. If there are friends/guests or outside than we observe our manners and use the napkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It depends on the context and what we're eating. Fried chicken church supper or picnic: yes Dinner table dinner or formal restaurant: no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It is one of my absolute pet peeves. It totally grosses me out. We have a dear friend who does, and I just can't even look at him while he eats. Use cloth napkins, that way the paper doesn't tear when you wipe your hands. lol..all I can think of is the local wing place and how UNlikely it is that they will have cloth napkins. I lick my fingers in an unobtrusive manner, but only if eating wings in a casual setting, or other similar type situation. Not at a nicely set table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljenn Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I voted "other" because I have been known to lick my fingers, but only in the privacy of my home, and only when eating fried chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 No. I very rarely put my hands anywhere near my face and encourage my family members to keep their hands away from their face. We also VERY rarely get sick, and if we do, it's so very mild. The thought of licking my fingers or seeing someone else do it makes me sick. I'm LOLing at my dramatic horror, but I'm serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 If I'm eating food that I eat with my hands, I probably do. I don't get the big deal. If it is always gross to lick your fingers, then it should always be gross to eat anything with your hands. Since I like burgers, wings, tacos, and nachos, I'm not going to quit eating with my hands and occasionally licking my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 If it is always gross to lick your fingers, then it should always be gross to eat anything with your hands. I don't think this follows. What about hands-with-a-napkin-for-clean-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't think this follows. What about hands-with-a-napkin-for-clean-up? If my fingers are too disgusting to put into my mouth, why are they not too disgusting to hold the food I put into my mouth? I rarely lick my fingers and if I do it's definitely not in a way that's very noticeable, but I just don't get the big deal. I also use a napkin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Eating a Fresh Hot Krispy Kreme regular glazed donut without finger licking seems wrong in a philosophical way. It just does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 No. Except for sandwiches, I eat with utensils. That's kind of what I was going to say. I don't lick my fingers because I don't like to eat with my hands and rarely do so. If forced to use my hands, like fried chicken, then I try to use as few fingers as possible to minimize the mess and I use a napkin and wash my hands immediately after. I have issues. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 That's kind of what I was going to say. I don't lick my fingers because I don't like to eat with my hands and rarely do so. If forced to use my hands, like fried chicken, then I try to use as few fingers as possible to minimize the mess and I use a napkin and wash my hands immediately after. I have issues. :) I should add that I also hate it when people chew with their mouth open, make smacking noises, swallow really loudly, slurp, etc. Issues. Definitely issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I should add that I also hate it when people chew with their mouth open, make smacking noises, swallow really loudly, slurp, etc. Issues. Definitely issues. I really don't have a problem with finger licking, but I do have a problem with all of the above. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I might have issues if I saw people licking each others fingers in public...yeah that would just be gross----even with Fresh Hot Krispy Kreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 The thought of licking my fingers or seeing someone else do it makes me sick. I'm LOLing at my dramatic horror, but I'm serious. It makes me sick too and the "sound" that can accompany finger licking also makes me feel really sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 I should add that I also hate it when people chew with their mouth open, make smacking noises, swallow really loudly, slurp, etc. Issues. Definitely issues. And I have those issues right with ya! :hat: Check out my post above too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I really don't have a problem with finger licking, but I do have a problem with all of the above. :tongue_smilie: Agree. I don't watch other people eat anyway ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Eating a Fresh Hot Krispy Kreme regular glazed donut without finger licking seems wrong in a philosophical way. It just does! Oh yeah! A mom brought some Krispy Kremes to a soccer game for us parents and as I took one, I noticed there were no napkins. What was one to do?! I jokingly said to those who were reaching in along with me that I won't look at them licking their fingers if they won't look at me licking mine. Everyone laughed. And you know, I think everyone licked!! That's kind of what I was going to say. I don't lick my fingers because I don't like to eat with my hands and rarely do so. If forced to use my hands, like fried chicken, then I try to use as few fingers as possible to minimize the mess and I use a napkin and wash my hands immediately after. I have issues. :) This is me if I can help it. I'm the one holding the "whatever" with my index finger and thumb while trying desperately not to let the "whatever" fall. I should add that I also hate it when people chew with their mouth open, make smacking noises, swallow really loudly, slurp, etc. Issues. Definitely issues. I should just follow you around with this sign ---> :iagree: Dh and I *hate* when it's time to leave Costco (or Sam's) because it's the "walk of grossness". You know, where you have to pass the tables where people are smacking and masticating pizza and ice cream? It seems that place (the food 'court' thingy) attracts all the uncouth and scruffy people who take perverse pleasure in showing the world their poor manners and chewed up food. Last week, we were grossed out by some lady with her pizza at arm's length pulling in the stringy cheese with her already full (and chewed up food) mouth while talking to the lady across from her (who was dribbling something from her mouth while talking back). We were so grossed out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I guess I'm a finger licker, but only with foods I'm already eating with my hands. BBQ, wings, etc. Obviously, a sandwich is fairly easy to eat and doesn't require finger licking unless it's a subway sweet onion chicken sub with too much sauce on it. But I don't push my whole finger in my mouth, just from the side where the sauce is. And generally only when eating it at home. I think BBQ and wings...finger licking is expected no matter where you are. Better a small lick than a blob of sauce falling onto your lap (thinking picnic style). I honestly think there should be discretion on both sides. Lickers, don't shove your whole hand in your mouth like a toddler. Watchers...stop staring at people while they eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I would much rather watch/notice someone demurely licking the tips of their fingers than sticking them in all the way and licking with gusto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Lol oh yes there is definitely some issue with not being able to unsee grossness but I don't see finger licking with something like a donut, or wings (which are gross anyway to eat the whole sucking and gnawing thing) that is expected to be a bit messy, as gross as watching someone eat *shudder*. Eta wildcat I agree a quick swipe of fingers is much prefered to the only sucking slurpy thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't watch other people eat anyway ick. :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Potlucks that feature "finger foods" must give some of you the vapors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnIslandGirl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Do you not use finger bowls at each placesetting? I find that a squeeze of fresh lemon in the water along with a seasonal bloom really discourage finger licking (which I too find classless). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiddles Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It depends on the food. A finger food that is sometimes a bit messy, or just juicy or greasy, like fried chicken - yes. Foods normally eaten with utensils - no. ^ this is me.. but I voted yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Do you not use finger bowls at each placesetting? I find that a squeeze of fresh lemon in the water along with a seasonal bloom really discourage finger licking (which I too find classless). :huh: No. And I have never seen them used except in movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty.warden Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yeah, without thinking I do and once I start thinking about it (and all the medical/biology classes I've taken) I get kinda disgusted with myself. I blame it on being raised with takeout and not seeing a dinner napkin until I was in middle school, still seems like either a waste of trees (paper) or laundry/place setting time (cloth). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Do you not use finger bowls at each placesetting? I find that a squeeze of fresh lemon in the water along with a seasonal bloom really discourage finger licking (which I too find classless). I can't tell if you're serious or being facetious. I'm assuming the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnIslandGirl Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I can't tell if you're serious or being facetious. I'm assuming the latter. Completely serious. We expect all family members to dress for dinner and even use good china each day. It's the little things in life (like finger bowls with flowers) that make my heart smile. To each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I suppose I have on an occasion, but napkins are standard for every meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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