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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP: If there's a bowl with mashed potatoes sitting on the table right next to him, will he serve himself, or hold up his plate and ask you to do it for him? [/quote]

If it’s literally right next to him he will, but if it’s anywhere else, rather than ask for it to be passed or just wait, he asks to be served and holds his plate out.[/quote]

Maybe the serving bowl is too heavy for him and he doesn't want to admit that. That is certainly the issue for my mother and grandparents. I would never dream of passing the bowl to them. I'd either ask them to hold out their plates, or I'd get up from the table and walk over to them and serve them. They don't need to ask, either. The bowls are heavy, I can see they are straining, I'd rather get up and help than risk breaking dishware and splattering food.[/quote]

He is 60, not 90. If adults need help, they may a-s-k, which is perfectly fine and polite. Shoving your plate in someone’s face is rude. [/quote]

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