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Lobster
Table manners for eating lobster.
- Holding the lobster steady with one hand, twist off the claws and place them on the side of your plate.
- A tool for cracking the claws should be provided. Slowly crack the claws and use a fork or lobster pick to remove the meat.
- Pull out the tail meat and cut it.
- Use the pick or fork to spear lobster pieces and dip them into butter if provided.
A large bowl or platter should be provided for the empty shells.
Finger bowls may be provided with the meal is over.
- Mike Lininger, Editor, Etiquette Scholar
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