Preference of the Elder in Eating
Question
In the Shulchan Aruch, it is stated: 'When two sit at the table, the elder extends his hand first.' Does this apply to all foods and salads on the table?
Answer
This rule applies only to bread and the main dishes, not to every single food item.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 170, Se'if 12
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