Hands off my entree, Sasquatch

Ever snapped at a family member for mooching too much of your burrito?

At one time, the world seemed to be divided between plate-sharers and those who wanted to eat separately, either out of dietary concerns, a germ phobia, or contentment with what they ordered. But when it comes to sharing entrees today, dining companions fall into one of three categories: the forker, the knifer or the sporker.

The forker is the most aggressive, reaching across you to spear all the good bits on your plate. Forkers typically are also displeased with their own dinner selections or just like yours better, meaning you better get used to someone else eating off your plate. You’ve got a few ways of dealing with a forker. You can learn to eat faster or simply suggest a game of mumblety peg.