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Finally, let’s talk about eating out at

         Next, let’s talk about eating at                                       restaurants.  Some restaurants have

         other people’s homes.  I always                                        food allergy menus. As soon as you


         suggest talking to your friends or                                     are seated at a table, inform the


         family to educate them about your                                      waiter of your food allergies and be

         food allergies.  Ask them ahead of                                     sure he or she writes them down.


         time what food options will be at                                      You can even ask to speak to the

         the gathering.  Also, be sure to                                       manager and the head chef.  It is


         have some of your own special                                          important to ask them about cross-


         and safe foods and drinks with you.                                    contamination, which means when


                                                                                your allergens may come in contact

                                                                                with the food they are preparing for


                                                                                you in the kitchen.
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