daft batty

Its a thing of mine, dips, at a do. Surely they should be:

Select your dipping item, the dipper. You, the dippee, dip the dipper into the dip. The dippee then eats the entire dipper and dipped portion of dip. The dippee then repeats the process with a new dipper.

It should not be:

The dippee selects the dipper then dips the dipper into the dip. The dippee then eats that part of the dipper covered in the the dipped portion of dip. The dippee then dips into the dip with the same dipper, this time with added spit, and eats the that part of the dipper with the dipped portion of dip.

It cant be right can it?

No more big dippers!

Alberta_Rose

It's called double dipping!

It may be somewhat discouraged by providing small plates and putting a spoon in the dip. Or just put a discreet sign "no double dippers please!"

Madmac

Or alternatively by licking your finger and sticking it in said dip whilst proclaiming: "It's all mine now."

Almost Canadian

Stop being such a big girl's blouse. What's the problem here ?

Do you really think you are likely to "catch" something worth worrying about from the lips/teeth of another ? If so, I take it you demand that your dentist sanitises the scrapers and other equipment that he uses on your teeth because, as far as I know (Biiink will no doubt clarify) they don't.

Personally, I think Western Society has gone "sanitation mad" in most areas of life - a little dirt and grime never hurt anyone - within limits of course

Linda P

(quote) Do you really think you are likely to "catch" something worth worrying about from the lips/teeth of another ? If so, I take it you demand that your dentist sanitises the scrapers and other equipment that he uses on your teeth because, as far as I know (Biiink will no doubt clarify) they don't.

Do I really want to know the answer to this????

Linda

daft batty

Oh good grief, full of the Christmas spirit arent you?

No I havent gone sanitation mad at all, did i mention catching anything? You read that into it and then went off on an agressive reply.
I just dont like the idea of sharing my food with people I dont know. I dont like the idea of being spat on either, is that ok with you?

ann m

We were never aware of this 'double dipping' phrase till we got here. And I was potentially an offender. I don't really know - but we have had this discussion several times and I have been told in no uncertain terms that it is not acceptable! So it's made me paranoid about my dips !!

Went went to a gathering a few weeks ago. A three-year old took a carrott from the tray, dipped it in some sauce, licked the whole carrot clean, then decided she didn't like it, so left the carrot back in the dip.

I just sniggered - that's kids for you. One couple (who did not have kids) were absolutely horrified. The whole thing made for much amusement (and hence the whole double dipping conversation).

ann m

Check out the use of smilies and emoticons ... I didn't take AC's reply as aggressive - bit of stirring maybe (note winking smiley) - but not aggressive ....

daft batty

I dont think the smilies masked the basic sentiment. We can only wait to see what Almost Canadian says.

walkerv05

what do you think to the babaganush ( dont think for a moment ive spelt it right) dip its my fave!! hope the name doesnt get peoples minds working over time as to what could be in it, lol

daft batty

oh babaghanoui, gorgeous, aubergines are one of my favourite vegetables.

Have you seen how many calories are in it though?

walkerv05

yep plus the cracker calories, i tried making my own but just didnt taste the same, will have to wait till im over there for my next top up,

Almost Canadian

Pot, Kettle, Black


You didn't and I sincerely apologise for any offence caused

Then don't dip


I never mentioned being spat on at all

I think if most read our three posts, I doubt very much that I would be the one coming over as aggressive and unfestive

A very Merry Christmas to you and if you don't celebrate that: a very happy festive season; and if that offends you I wish you a very nice weekend

Almost Canadian

You can come to our house and double dip all you want although, I reserve the right to not to eat from it myself until, I've checked the state of your mouth - I'll just have to go and buy one of those dentists' mirror thingies

flipflop

much the same as eating crisps or peanuts left on the bar in a pub, people go to the loo, dont wash their hands, then take a handfull of nuts. YUK. got to add men are the biggest offenders.