Hi, this is Monica Reinagle, and we have a very special edition of the Nutrition Deva

podcast for you today.

My friend Richie Freeman is the host of the Modern Maners Guy Podcast,

and he's joining me today to talk about the etiquette involved

when people have special dietary needs.

Hi, Richie, and thanks so much for joining me today.

Hi, how are you?

I'm great.

So this is a time of year when a lot of us are entertaining more

and also going to a lot of

parties at other people's houses. So how should guests let their hosts know

about their dietary restrictions, especially if they're going to a sit-down dinner?

Whenever you have a dietary concern or issue that's going to affect your meal or how you enjoy your time,

I always tell people to tell the host or hostess ahead of time.

Trust me. The host or hostess ahead of time. Trust me, the host or hostess wants nothing more than for you to enjoy the experience

on every level possible.

And if there's something getting in the way, let them know.

As well, especially for other people around,

when you sit down and they see that you don't even touch a thing,

an appetizer or a meal,

you know, that might come off a little rude to them and it's always best to drop an

email give them a call and this way you're simply letting them know your

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