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From: zev@hou2a.UUCP (Z.FARKAS)
Newsgroups: net.religion.jewish
Subject: Washing for bread
Message-ID: <315@hou2a.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 4-Apr-84 14:28:40 EST
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Posted: Wed Apr  4 14:28:40 1984
Date-Received: Thu, 5-Apr-84 01:55:10 EST
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Response to Ephrayim J. Naiman, pegasus!naiman.

Washing at work can be a problem.
Where I am, we are fortunate enough to have
a lab sink down the aisle.

However, that does not solve the problem of
what to do when someone (like your boss) wants
to start a converstion right after you have washed.
Possible solutions:

a: Get really good at sign language.  Basic symbols
   for "wait one second" and "yes I understand" are
   particularly important.  Note that there may be
   a problem of "hefsek" (delay or distraction) with
   this, although it seems quite popular.  I do it myself,
   mostly in communicating with jews ("get me a knife, etc.).
   Apparently, a nonsense syllable ("Nu" is popular) may also
   be used.  Amazing how much meaning people can insert into
   their tone of voice.
b: Dash off to eat a bite, then give a quick explanation
   of what just happened.
c: Take a bit of bread with you when you go to wash.
   Remember to have in mind where you will be eating.

Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

chag kasher v'sameach

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