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So as I was having dinner with my younger ones yesterday, I could not help but notice that as usual, the baby of the house, Nonso ate his piece of meat first before attempting to eat the remaining food.
For the umpteenth time, I reprimanded him and asked him to focus on eating the food first, before the meat.
But the precocious boy looked at me and asked why?
I was speechless and started beating about the bush. I kept emphasizing that it is just not good.
But then he asked me a very simple question. Checkout our conversation.
Nonso: Why should I not eat my meat first?
Cheem: But... It is a sign of greed.
Nonso: How is it a sign of greed? Shebi it is my own food, and I did not beg you to give me yours... so how is it a sign of greed to eat my own food the way I like?
Cheem: (speechless) I am coming, Lemme check what is on the stove.
That was how I escaped him o.
So now, this question is on my mind, what really should one eat first?
My answer is the food, because I think it is a greedy person that would attempt the animal on top first. Like seriously, why should you eat the meat when you have not finished your food?
What do you think? Note that you should also consider a context where you are dinning outside with important guests.