It's sometimes permissible to eat _____ with your fingers.
A.fried clams
B.soft boiled eggs
C.hot dogs
D.asparagus
We usually eat hot dogs in a sandwich -- so eat them with our fingers.
Also --
http://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table_manners/dinner_etiquette/vegetables/asparagus.html
What does your book say?
To determine which options are sometimes permissible to eat with your fingers, we need to consider common dining etiquette and social norms. Here's how you can figure it out:
1. Fried clams: These are typically eaten with fingers. It is socially acceptable to pick up fried clams with your fingers, dip them in sauce if desired, and enjoy.
2. Soft boiled eggs: Generally, soft boiled eggs are eaten by breaking the shell and scooping out the egg using a spoon. However, it depends on cultural and personal preferences. If a soft boiled egg is served in an egg cup with a small spoon, it is best to use the spoon. Otherwise, if there is no spoon provided, it may be acceptable to eat them with your fingers.
3. Hot dogs: Hot dogs are commonly eaten with your hands. It is acceptable to pick up a hot dog and take bites without using any utensils.
4. Asparagus: Asparagus is typically eaten using a fork and knife. Hold the asparagus with the fork and cut bite-sized pieces with the knife. This is the more formal and conventional way to enjoy asparagus.
In conclusion, based on social norms and dining etiquette, the correct options that are sometimes permissible to eat with your fingers are A. fried clams, C. hot dogs, and potentially B. soft boiled eggs depending on the context and cultural norms. However, D. asparagus is generally eaten with utensils.