DON’T.. DO.. Put hot dog toppings between Serve sesame seed, poppy seed the hot dog bun and the bun. and plain buns with hot dogs. Always “dress the dog,” not the Sun-dried tomato buns or basil bun. buns are considered gauche with Condiments should be ap- franks. plied in the following order: DON’T wet condiments like mustard HOT DOG and chili are applied first, fol- Use a cloth napkin to wipe your lowed by chunky condiments mouth when eating a hot dog. like relish, onions and sauer- Paper is always preferable. kraut, followed by shredded DO.. cheese, followed by spices, Etiquette Use paper plates to serve hot dogs. like celery salt or pepper. Every day dishes are acceptable; DO.. china is a no-no. Eat hot dogs on buns with your hands. Utensils should not touch DON’T.. hot dogs on buns. Fresh herbs on the same plate with hot dogs over-do the presentation. DON’T.. Take more than five bites to finish DON’T.. a hot dog. For a foot-long wiener, Use ketchup on your hot dog after seven bites are acceptable. the age of 18. Everyday guidance Mustard, relish, onions, cheese and DO.. chili are acceptable. Condiments remaining on for eating the fingers after eating a DON’T.. America’s most hot dog should be licked Bring wine to a hot dog away, not washed. barbecue. Beer, soda, lem- onade and iced tea are sacred food. DO.. preferable. Use multi-colored tooth- DON’T.. picks to serve cocktail Send a thank you note wieners. Cocktail forks are following a hot dog bar- in poor taste. becue. It would not be in keeping with the unpreten- tious nature of hot dogs.

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