30/12/2021
You're supposed to serve yourself with utensils placed on each platter, but many passengers pick things up with their hands. Worse, they often change their minds and put the food item back, leaving it behind for someone else to unknowingly take. This is a great way to pick up whatever germs that person is harboring.
Other diners drop the serving tongs on the floor and simply put them back onto the platter, or even right over the food itself. Maybe they believe in the five-second rule, but you definitely shouldn't. If you see this happening, inform the buffet staff so they can replace the tongs with fresh ones. Pro tip: Stay healthy by grabbing an extra napkin before loading up your plate, and use it to hold the serving utensils.