You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: TABLE MANNERS 
Clue: In Spain and Portugal, the proper way to eat asparagus is with these

A: the fingers
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Q: Category: THE "LONG" & THE "SHORT" OF IT 
Clue: Take note: a secretary takes notes using this system that uses symbols for words & phrases

A: shorthand
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Q: Category: ANNUAL EVENTS 
Clue: In October Waynesville, Ohio hosts a 2-day festival devoted to this fermented cabbage dish

A:
sauerkraut
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