Eating certain foods, such as corn on the cob or other elongated vegetables, in a polite and refined manner can be a bit tricky. Here are some general tips for enjoying these types of foods with good etiquette:
1. **Use utensils when appropriate**: For foods like corn on the cob, it's generally considered more polite to use your hands, but make sure they're clean first. Hold the corn firmly but not too tightly, and take small bites.
2. **Chew slowly and quietly**: Regardless of what you're eating, chewing with your mouth closed and not making loud noises is key to good table manners.
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