boardinghouse reach

boardinghouse reach
a) The ability to reach a long distance across a table to get desired food.

He developed his boardinghouse reach in the oil fields.

b) The act of reaching across a table to get desired food, often considered poor etiquette because it invades others personal space.

There is nothing contrived about this restaurant — it is strictly the basics — good food, good service, and good prices. All you need is a good boardinghouse reach and if you dont have one, then ask for the food to be passed.


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