Do you use disposable dishes to eat with?

[Pink2000]

I didn’t realize that a lot of people don’t use disposable dishes like paper plates, plastic utensils, and plastic cups. I’m a bit afraid of germs so I have to use plastic utensils everywhere I go. Even at my families houses. They all know it lol. I recently went to a dinner party hosted by my cousin ( who I’m not very close to) and I felt a little ashamed about being the only one using a plastic fork. Even when I go out with friends I’m a little embarrassed to ask for plastic utensils. Even at home if I don’t have anymore paper plates I have my own plate or bowl that only I use. I honestly feel odd about it.. After going to the dinner party I realized how much money I could save if I just bought a nice set of dishes and drinking glasses so I can get out of always having to use disposable stuff.

[Lliam]

Never! I don't want to contribute to deforestation or the filling of landfills with non-biodegradable garbage.

Besides, it's low class and unrefined. Imagine using paper plates and plastic utensils at a fine restaurant or elegant dinner.

I don't wrap myself in plastic. I never wore a mask. I don't use antiseptics unless I break my skin. I grew up playing outside, getting dirty, and drinking out of the garden hose. I've swallowed my share of pool, lake and sea water.

Humans are part of the natural environment that is teaming with micro-organisms. Those micro-organisms keep our immune systems healthy and are even essential to the functioning of our bodies. We would die without them.

"Researchers calculated the number of bacteria in the large intestine to be 3.9x1013. All other organs of the human body contain at most another 1012 bacteria. This means that in total, some 3.9x1013 (39 trillion) bacteria frolic in and on the human body."

If I'm not afraid to touch a door knob, breathe, pet an animal, shake hands or kiss, the last thing I worry about are germs on clean dishes or utensils. I like the feel of solid dinnerware and wine tastes horrible out of plastic or paper.

I am more concerned about the man-made toxins in our air, water and food.

What really cracks me up is the paranoia that arose as a result of the covid scam. It's like people never heard of germs before that ridiculous narrative became the main news in 2020.

[Pink2000]

I’ve been like this long before covid. This started early on as a child.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I scold my dishes with hot water to wash germs off of them and yes we have used real good disposable dishes.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Thanks for MHO:)

[Pink2000]

No problem !

[jennifer_bloom]

I try not to produce environmental waste because I want to protect sea life and I can't afford the environmentally friendly cups and plates. I usually clean a plate at least 4 times with heavy washing liquids and then rinse it several times too. I also inspect it on the dryer hours after it's been washed to make sure it is actually clean.

[DizzyDesii]

The pandemic got me started on paper cups and utensils BIG time. I occasionally use paper plates/bowls

[Sonorous]

Nahh I use reusable ones.

[Friendlybro79]

I only use disposable dishes a few times a year if I host a big party at home because I don't have enough for a big party and it's way easier on clean up.

If you're afraid of germs start with utensils and plates for your home like you said you are. If you have a dishwasher most relatively recent ones have a high temp/ sanitize option. Also, this is something that you can get over if you want to with some therapy. If it's affecting your life like feeling ashamed when you're at someone else's place or costing you money it's worth looking to get help. Good luck.

[Dinklex3]

I use plastic utensils and paper plates simply because I’m lazy 💁🏾‍♀️

My roommate bought all these fancy plates and silverware, but she uses my paper plates and plastic forks.

[SotiCoto]

Nope. I use an ordinary plate with one of those card circles from inside frozen pizza packaging, and then a kitchen towel or two over the top. The plate supports the food properly without getting dirty, and the kitchen towel mitigates any grease or the like from the food.

[matchrestore]

We don't use them often, but for example before heading to see family for Christmas we ate our breakfast on disposable plates so we didn't have to deal with dishes as we're already rushing to get out the door.

[DryGermanGuy]

Disgusting!!! That’s no culinary culture at all. I only drink from glass, eat from porcelain and use steel cutlery. Anything else would feel wrong to me.

[Pink2000]

I know lmao

[purplepoppy]

Plastic knifes and forks are banned here. You'd go nuts.

[Pink2000]

I wouldn’t go there 😭

[Lliam]

Hurray for Wales!

[NathanDavis]

although I am mildly germophobic...

I do hate the feel of these disposable dishes... and "disposable" also gives me weird feelings just with the thought of it, lol

[ZiaCowel2000]

I don’t like using disposable dishes but they get the job done. I prefer plastic utensils though. I am too aware of the metal sensation scraping my teeth when I eat.

[jahaims]

You are eating wrong if utensils are scraping your teeth

[ZiaCowel2000]

Probably…but I had to eat this way for it to not get on my lips. I chewed off multiple layers and now it’s been almost 3 years for it to almost heal. If my lips get wet the fragile skin could fall off/split leaving my lips raw.
(I’ve had an allergic reaction to Aquaphor in the past. Gave me a chemical burn, and Vaseline makes my lips dryer, but makes my skin fall off before the next layer is healed.)

[mandyfire98]

I don't because it's too expensive to keep buying things and just throwing them away after one use. Waste of money in my opinion.

[Fireguy17]

not too often, but when I work at the race track I am up there for 2 to 6 days, so I use them in my trailer.
just way easier than doing dishes etc.

[rosemilk]

yes but mainly because i'm lazy and can't stand the sound of ceramic plates lol

[Bricealan]

Depends on the occasion and how many people. Usually use dinner plates and saucers.

[exitseven]

Our dishwasher died on Christmas Day. We have been using a lot of paper plates.

[LiamJHayden]

No, but I am a clean freak and actually wash my dishes, etc. both before using and after using, so twice between each use.

[douride2]

Never use them at home myself. I just don't see the point.

[Sparkie460]

We use paper plates once in awhile. Sometimes we get lazy and don't feel like washing them

[Bklynbadboy12]

I do it all that time no dishes to clean up

[Red_Arrow]

Rarely. We know how to use the dishwasher.

[Christsdisciple15]

I use them but more out of laziness

[elizamichale1]

I dont mind those...

[boobliker]

not at home only at the take out

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Nope

[Astarlessnightsky]

No never.

[TallAnon]

I ran out, so not right now 😂

[eagle1951]

yep all the time

[helva]

Rarely

[LavLavLuv]

Nope

[Iamcoming]

Nope