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The 16th-century Ottoman manual paints a vivid picture of various types of diners, each representing a breach of expected social decorum at the table. Among them were characters such as:

• The Vomiter: A diner who pushed the boundaries of propriety by overstuffing his mouth, seemingly trying to make himself ill. This behavior would not only draw attention but would also elicit discomfort among other guests, tarnishing the shared dining experience.

• The Smacker: This member of the dining party chewed loudly enough for those entering the house to hear him from afar. Loud eating is universally recognized as an offense to the senses, disrupting the collective enjoyment of the meal.