RULES OF EATING -- THE BRONX DIETER'S CREED

 (1) Never eat on an empty stomach.
 (2) Never leave the table hungry.
 (3) When traveling, never leave the country hungry.
 (4) Enjoy your food.
 (5) Enjoy your companion's food.
 (6) Really taste your food.
     It may take several portions to accomplish this,
     especially if subtly seasoned
 (7) Really feel your food. Texture is important.
     Compare, for example, the texture of a turpin to that of a brownie.
     Which feelsbetter against your cheeks?
 (8) Never eat between snacks, unless it's a meal.
 (9) Don't feel you must finish everything on your plate.
     You can always eat it later.
(10) Avoid any wine with a childproof cap.
(11) Avoid blue food.
			-- Richard Smit, "The Bronx Diet"