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How to eat food without getting messy
Make sure you have a napkin.
Place it strategically on your lap, making sure that it is unfolded and evenly distributed. It will be much easier if you get two or three napkins just in case.
Use a fork and a knife to separate a small area of the dish making it close to bite sized. Once you have completed the last crucial step, cut it with your fork and knife one more time to ensure appropriate consumption size.