It is not necessary to assist preparing the table unless you have been asked to do so. On ordinary weekdays we eat in silence listening to a taped lecture or book at dinner and to music at supper. Meals are served family style. Please pass all serving dishes to the end of the table after having helped yourself. Toward the end of the meal the dishes will be passed again and you may take a second helping as available.
Breakfast is eaten in silence on a self-serve basis.
Bread, cereal, coffee, tea, milk, and juice will be available in the kitchen. Ordinary Wednesdays and Fridays are observed as fast days. Dinner is not served on these days but simple foods will be available after Sext for those who wish to serve themselves. Breakfast and Supper are served as usual. Beer and wine are often available with dinner on Sundays and on certain other occasions.