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clears the bread away. It seems it is inappropriate to eat
bread with the main dish. Perhaps it is an insult to the
chef if it is deemed necessary to the meal.

“You like side dish of decorative roll?” the waiter
asked.

I shook my head, not wanting to offend the cook.
“No, thanks.”

I added beans to my hamburger patty, put the side
salad on top, and ate it with a fork.

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