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Randy D

There are many parts of the world where salt and pepper shakers are not normally placed on tables in homes or restaurants.

In some of those places, salt and pepper shakers for table use don't even exist, because the concept of seasoning a dish at the table does not exist. Oftentimes when I have encountered this, asking the host for salt and/or pepper results in blank stares and confusion, requiring a brief explanation from me as to how or why they're used. 

Have you ever ever noticed any of this?
If so, do you come from a culture where it's normal to see salt and pepper shakers on dining tables, or from a culture where it's not normal?





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Posted - December 30, 2017
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  • 5614
    Those parts are probably where food is scarce and seasoning is thought to be bizarre. Food that is bland is ate up just as quickly. This post was edited by O-uknow at December 30, 2017 5:41 PM MST
      December 30, 2017 2:48 PM MST
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  • 53509


    (is ate up is eaten up)
      December 30, 2017 2:54 PM MST
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  • 22891
    this is the first ive heard of that
      December 30, 2017 4:37 PM MST
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  • 44622
    Maybe they have tilde shakers instead.
      December 30, 2017 5:43 PM MST
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  • 6988
    I don't use them. I have some, but that is because my spouse supplies them. 
      December 30, 2017 6:29 PM MST
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  • 6098
    Is true of my home in E. MA.  We don't even use or have black pepper. 
      December 30, 2017 7:13 PM MST
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  • "No"  I've never noticed that because I don't use them.
      December 30, 2017 7:24 PM MST
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