AIBU to think cutlery licking is disgusting and beyond the pale.

[SaltaKatten]

We were sitting at the table today eating a scrumptious chicken puff pastry pie. DH had been berating dd1 for her table manners when I caught him licking the handle of his fork! He claims this was a compliment to the chef as he didn't want to waste any sauce. I was utterly disgusted as I don't want to see cutlery being licked at the table. To make matters worse he then burped. DH says this is all fine and noone on mumsnet would agree with me.

[zwischenzug]

Presumably lollipops and ice cream cones are banned in your house OP?

[zwischenzug]

And other activities of the tongue...

[Estherbelle]

YABU

[BumpingFuglies]

What are you doing with plastic handled cutlery at the table anyway? How revolting.

[LadyMaryQuiteContrary]

There's far worse things he could be doing.

[complexnumber]

"To make it worse it was a see through handle so I could see his tongue."

That makes you both brilliantlly lovable and silly!

May I suggest that you invest in some different non-see-through cutlery for your DH, or possibly adopt a different seating position around the table so that you cannot view his tongue through the offending cutlery.

Can I come for tea some time please?

[OHforDUCKScake]

Life is too short OP.

[SaltaKatten]

complexnumber, you made me laugh =)
I know it's not a huge deal, but it's one of those things that I just can't stand and I hate to see it. We do have a mixed assortment of cutlery so I'll try to ensure he doesn't have the see through cutlery in the future =)
I don't mind lollies and icecream, they were made for licking. In fact, in the right circumstances, I am all for licking!

[Shelly32]

complexnumber I missed that! I love those quirky things that make people amazing!
Asides from that point I tend to agree with 'life's too short'. Let DH enjoy himself!