If it’s spring, it's Galas Galore season.
We get all gussied up to see people honored, institutions celebrated
while eating pricey plates of food. But there’s a bonus to this – in every gala
dinner there’s a built in way to help you shed a few pounds for summer.
It’s very easy. Just
sit in between people who like each other a lot and don’t know you very
well. They’ll probably throw you a
question every now and then but mostly they want to catch up on old times that
you had nothing to do with.
As they talk over your food they are unwittingly spraying
spit onto your plate. Heavy drinkers are the worst. I have tried to place my
hands over the plate as if I’m about say some kind of prayer but at a certain
point, I’ve had to pick up my knife and fork.
You really can’t say anything. Maybe you can set an example
by leaning back in your chair and talking to the person to their left or right
and perhaps they’ll get the hint. Manage your expectations and have a bite before leaving home.