Seasoning your food without tasting it first can be considered rude, according to Sykes. Always sample your meal first before adding a dash of salt, pepper, or, if you're like me, chili flakes.
If you must add salt, do it discreetly, Sykes explained.
In fine dining experiences, you're most likely to be served salt in a salt cellar rather than a grinder. Don't just scatter salt all over your meal, however. Use the accompanying salt spoon to place a small mound of salt on the side of your plate, and then take a pinch of salt between your fingers and sprinkle it delicately over your food.
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