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Default Article on chinese buffets

James Silverton wrote:
> Scott wrote on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:52:23 -0500:
>
>> http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/...-buffets_N.htm
>>

>
> Probably true but I quote:
> "Customers who are not heavy are more likely to browse the buffet before
> serving themselves, use chopsticks instead of forks and sit with their
> backs to the food, a study by Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab
> shows."
>
> If I sat with my back to my food and tried to use chopsticks, I'd starve
> quickly!


I can't believe they actually counted how many times they chew their food.