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Residents slam "entitled" picnic table act at popular beach

<p>With the weather warming up in Sydney, locals have started to take advantage of the sun and head to beach, but with sunny days come debates about picnic (or any) table etiquette. </p> <p>One beachgoer has copped some backlash after they taped up a sign to a public picnic table in Balmoral Beach on Saturday, which read: "Reserved 31/8 from 1pm" - and with no one in sight. </p> <p>A frustrated local shared an image of the table on Facebook, writing: "Really? Love to know where you place the official booking. Both tables 'reserved'."</p> <p>In the comments some labelled the move "unacceptable" while others were quick to point out that reserving tables is "not allowed". </p> <p>"Yeah, nah. Can’t reserve public tables. You want it, put the effort in and sit there the whole day from 8am," one wrote. </p> <p>"If you won't remove the reserved sign please update this post to add a picture of the group when they claim their tables. If they're that bold and brazen to make the reserved sign they will appreciate the free publicity," another added. </p> <p>A third wrote that they would be "ok if they said for a wedding or a super important event I would let them go for it" but others disagreed.</p> <p> A Mosman Council spokesperson told <em>Yahoo,</em> "council does not take bookings for picnic tables or promote reserving them."</p> <p>This is not the first time someone has tried to reserve a public picnic table, with one person etching a "reserved" note in chalk on the pavement at a park in Brisbane. </p> <p>Locals shared a similar response, calling the move "entitled." </p> <p>"Pretty sure that message on the concrete would motivate others to sit there when they otherwise wouldn't. I know I would," one wrote. </p> <p><em>Images: Facebook/ Yahoo</em></p>

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"Offer is on the table": New James Bond actor revealed

<p>In a world where the only constant is change, one thing remains certain: James Bond will always be suave, sophisticated, and British.</p> <p>The search for the next 007 has been a rollercoaster of speculation, rumours and hopes dashed faster than a villain's escape plan. But now the wait appears to be over. The man most likely in line to be the next James Bond has been revealed, and his name is Taylor-Johnson ... Aaron Taylor-Johnson. </p> <p>According to a report from <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/26774029/aaron-taylor-johnson-offered-role-james-bond/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>The Sun</em></a> on Tuesday, Eon Productions, the brilliant minds behind the iconic spy franchise, appear to have finally settled on their man. According to sources as reliable as Bond's impeccable taste in martinis, Taylor-Johnson is set to don the tuxedo and wield the Walther PPK in the next instalment of the series. Well, at least if he accepts the offer.</p> <p>“Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it," <em>The Sun </em>reported. "The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.</p> <p>“As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”</p> <p>Now, some of you might be scratching your heads, wondering, "Aaron who?"</p> <p>Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an English actor, which automatically makes him qualified for the role. Plus, he's been in action films like <em>Tenet</em>, <em>Bullet Train</em> and <em>Avengers: Age of Ultron</em>. So, he's no stranger to high-stakes thrills and spills. Also, did we mention he's British? Because that's kind of a prerequisite.</p> <p>At 33 years of age, Taylor-Johnson would be the youngest actor to step into Bond's impeccably polished shoes since George Lazenby back in 1969. Talk about big shoes to fill. But if anyone can handle the pressure, it's our man Aaron. </p> <p>Now, some purists might be clutching their martini glasses in horror, lamenting the departure of Daniel Craig, who graced our screens for five thrilling films. But fear not, for change is the spice of life, and if there's one thing Bond knows how to handle, it's change. Besides, who wouldn't want to see what Taylor-Johnson brings to the table? Maybe he'll introduce a new signature drink or a quirky catchphrase. The possibilities are as endless as Bond's list of conquests.</p> <p>The response to <em>The Sun</em>'s announcement has caused a few reactions across the globe, with 9News reporting that "A source with knowledge of the situation tells CNN that Johnson has not been cast as Bond. And, BBC News reports that a 'production insider' said there is no truth to the rumours about Taylor-Johnson's casting."</p> <p>So, as we eagerly await the official announcement from Eon Productions, let us raise our glasses to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the next suave superspy set to save the world, one shaken, not stirred, adventure at a time. </p> <p><em>Images: Getty / Twitter (X)</em></p>

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2,000-year-old mosaic rediscovered as artsy coffee table

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A 2,000-year-old Italian mosaic that disappeared during World War II has emerged almost 7,000 kilometres away, under a cup of coffee.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The mosaic, originally commissioned by Emperor Caligula, was found by Italian ancient stone expert Dario Del Bufalo, who retold the story on CBS’s </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">60 Minutes</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mr Del Bufalo had been giving a lecture about the common rock Roman emperors used and handing out signed copies of his book </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Porphyry</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> when he overheard a man and woman talking about a picture of the long-lost mosaic in the book.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There was a lady with a young guy with a strange hat that came to the table,” Mr Del Bufalo told </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roman-emperor-caligula-coffee-table-60-minutes-2021-11-21/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CBS</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. “And he told her, ‘What a beautiful book. Oh, Helen, look, that’s your mosaic.’ And she said, ‘Yeah, that’s my mosaic.’”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After tracking down the unknown woman, Mr Del Bufalo discovered that her name was Helen Fioratti, who lived in New York working as an art dealer and gallery owner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846173/mosaic1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b42ce8f23e804a99b2459ff5741f9575" /></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">A picture of the mosaic appeared in Dario Del Bufalo’s book ‘Porphyry’. Image: 60 Minutes (YouTube)</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In an interview with </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>The New York Times</em></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Ms Fioratti said she and her husband bought the mosaic from a noble Italian family in the 1960s. When it arrived in the US, the couple turned it into a coffee table.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It was an innocent purchase,” she told the publication. “It was our favourite thing and we had it for 45 years.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite the pair’s affection for the piece, the Manhattan district attorney’s office seized the mosaic, saying it had been stolen from a museum.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“These items may be beautiful and storied, and immensely valuable to collectors, but willfully disregarding the provenance of an item is effectively offering tacit approval of a harmful practice that is, fundamentally, criminal,” New York County District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846174/mosaic2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ff5cd4ae477f4bff97977fe52c7c13e5" /></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The lost mosaic was transformed into a coffee table by the New York art dealer.Image: 60 Minutes (YouTube)</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mr Del Bufalo </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://happymag.tv/roman-mosaic-returned-to-museum-after-being-used-as-a-coffee-table/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">said</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> he felt very sorry for Ms Fioratti, but that it was important that the mosaic returned to where it belonged.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I couldn’t do anything different, knowing that my museum in Nemi is missing the best part that went through the centuries, through the war, through a fire, and then through an Italian art dealer, and finally could go back to the museum,” he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He added that he wants to make a copy of the piece for Ms Fioratti to replace her lost coffee table.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“That’s the only thing I felt I should have done,” he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I think my soul would feel a little better.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images</span></em></p>

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$49 Bunnings hack transforms stunning coffee table

<p>This woman's coffee table transformation is a prime example of why you shouldn't throw away old furniture.</p> <p>Instead of getting rid of the 20-year-old table and sides, Melbourne-based Nina Verdier decided on transforming the pieces to give it a whole new look with a $49 Bunnings product.</p> <p>She said while there was a lot of sanding involved, the end result was worth it.</p> <p>“I tried to do most of it in a day or two since I get really dusty and don’t enjoy that part,” Ms Verdier joked.</p> <p>“Once I removed most of the dark stains with an orbital sander, I used a detail sander for the corners and edges.</p> <p>“I also used paint stripper in some areas that I couldn’t get in with the sanders.”</p> <p>After prepping the items, she covered it with Cabot's $49 clear water-based varnish gloss.</p> <p>She used three to four coats of varnish on the top, with one to two coats on the legs/base. “It is important to clean the surface with sugar soap to get rid of any dirt and dust and make sure it is smooth before applying the varnish,” she advised.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 279.2887029288703px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840802/screen-shot-2021-04-20-at-102614-am.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5a03990a8cf74a02a3238ed546feea2a" /></p> <p>“The (Bunnings) gloss doesn’t change the natural wood colour as other brands I tried before. I got 1L tin and used less than half of it,” she told news.com.au</p> <p>“I love to give furniture a new life. Sometimes we think it’s easier to get rid of them and buy new ones, but once we realise how much a piece can change with a bit of TLC, it makes it way more special and you’ll save a lot of money,” Ms Verdier said.</p> <p>She took to Facebook to share the before and after photos and it garnered over 2500 likes and hundreds of comments, with users praising her for the transformation.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 277.54677754677755px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840803/screen-shot-2021-04-20-at-102622-am.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e7fddf5d263546f8aac87c60d20aca57" /></p> <p>“What an incredible result,” one woman wrote.</p> <p>“Looks great, so glad you didn’t paint it. The timber looks wonderful,” another added.</p> <p>Ms Verdier wasn't expecting such a massive reaction but believes it's because people now realise what they can do with similar items of furniture they have lying around.</p> <p>“(I guess) they couldn’t believe that was something they could do themselves. I got heaps of messages saying that I inspired them to do the same instead of throwing them away and getting new ones.”</p> <p>Since losing her job as a retail store manager during the covid pandemic, Ms Verdier turned to upcycling furniture in her parents-in-law's house to keep busy.</p> <p>But she ended up falling in love with it, turning her hobby into a<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/butchandbulldog/?hl=en" target="_blank">full-blown upcycling business</a><span> </span>Butch &amp; Bulldog.</p> <p>“I was just doing it for fun, to find something that kept me busy during the hard times. But I started getting messages from family and friends to upcycle their furniture, and then friends of friends,” she told news.com.au.</p> <p>“My partner and I had no experience at all. I didn’t even know how to use a screwdriver,” she said.</p>

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“Prison should be on the table”: Former MasterChef winner Adam Liaw slams chefs for wage theft

<p>Former <em>MasterChef Australia</em><span> </span>winner Adam Liaw was fired up in Monday night’s <em>Q&amp;A</em> as wage theft was one of the topics amongst the panellists.</p> <p>Liaw has said that there are “no excuses” for restaurants that underpay their staff. He revealed that when he started out in the restaurant industry, he had been underpaid and mentioned that jail time should be an option.</p> <p>“Prison for doing large-scale systemic wage theft is certainly something that should be on the table,” he said.</p> <p>“I have worked in an awful lot of restaurants. I have flipped burgers, washed dishes and cleaned toilets and in the vast majority of those jobs I was not paid an award wage,” he told<span> </span><em>Q&amp;A</em><span> </span>guest host Fran Kelly.</p> <p>“Generally, the larger the organisation, the organisations that could afford to have payroll people to keep an eye on whether everyone was being paid accordingly, were the ones that paid better.</p> <p>“Mum and Dad restaurants that couldn’t keep across the complexities of the award wage system were the ones that were paying below the award wage.</p> <p>“In my case that was $10 an hour and $5 an hour in some cases. But none of that is an excuse for not paying your employees properly.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Should there be prison sentences for industrial scale underpayment of wages? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QandA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QandA</a> <a href="https://t.co/ysioSpdJsJ">pic.twitter.com/ysioSpdJsJ</a></p> — ABC Q&amp;A (@QandA) <a href="https://twitter.com/QandA/status/1155816150346764288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>However, Liaw was unwilling to speculate whether or not his former mentor Calombaris should be behind bars.</p> <p>“Let’s not get giddy about celebrity chefs being thrown in prison because I don’t think we’re quite at the point yet.”</p> <p>Labor Senator for Victoria Kimberley Kitching was firm in her stance when she was asked whether or not underpayment should equal jail time.</p> <p>“Yes, I do. For the reason that it is thieving. It is thieving from people.”</p> <p>She also pointed out that consumers are likely to “vote with their feet”.</p> <p>“There were reports that Mr Calombaris’ restaurants weren’t being very well patronised and that is because people are going to vote with their feet. They don’t want to be associated with someone who has done that to his staff.”</p> <p>Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz was in agreement with Kitching.</p> <p>“Wage theft is completely unacceptable. Stealing from employees — and that’s what it is — should be treated by the criminal law in exactly the same way as employees stealing from employers.”</p> <p>“But when it’s so systemic, especially in bigger institutions, then one suspects that it might not have been an honest mistake of a Mum and Dad restaurant accidentally reading the wrong award.</p> <p>“When we’re dealing with the figures that have been mentioned, clearly something is terribly wrong. Theft is theft."</p>

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"Nobody left the table that evening”: Explosive new claim in Madeleine McCann case

<p>A US private investigator has worked undercover at the holiday resort in Portugal where Madeleine McCann vanished and has made explosive new claims that cast doubt on the McCann’s parenting checking system.</p> <p>The system the McCann family told police that they conducted checks on the children throughout the evening whilst they were at dinner at a nearby restaurant.</p> <p>However, in an interview on the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.9news.com.au/maddie" target="_blank">Maddie</a> podcast, Boston-based investigator Joseph Moura claimed a bartender and waitress told him otherwise.</p> <p>This bartender and waitress had served the McCanns and their friends that evening and told Moura that “nobody left the table that evening”.</p> <p>Nobody working at the tapas restaurant where the McCann family and their friends dined that evening knew that Moura was a private investigator.</p> <p>"[The employees] had no idea that I was working with<span> </span><em>48 Hours</em><span> </span>and CBS. I was just a tourist who happened to speak their language. So, I got to know them pretty well in that period of time, when you're spending a lot of time by the pool and you're spending time at the bar and the restaurant," he said.</p> <p>"They clearly told me that that particular night that nobody left the table. That goes by the bartender and that goes by the waitresses. Nobody left the table that evening."</p> <p>However, it is possible that the bartender and restaurant wait staff did not see Mr and Mrs McCann and their friends getting up to check regularly on their children.</p> <p>What do you think about the claims? Let us know in the comments.</p>

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The one ingredient off the table at celebrity chef Kylie Kwong’s house

<p>For celebrity chef Kylie Kwong, who grew up in a large Australian Chinese family with her two grandmothers living with them, cooking was always front and centre.</p> <p>“Mum cooked dinner for the family seven nights a week. Six nights of the week, we’d have Cantonese food. On the seventh night, we'd all rejoice – Mum would announce to us, ‘I'm cooking roast chicken tonight.’ We were so excited, because as much as we loved our Chinese-style flavours, we really welcomed Western-style food. Mum became famous for her Chinese-style roast chicken!”</p> <p>But the one ingredient off the table at the Kwong household was a conversation about dying.</p> <p>“Talking about end-of-life care was definitely a no-no. It was completely off the table”.</p> <p>Recently, in support of National Palliative Care Week, Kylie recorded an intimate video, sharing her honest and candid thoughts on the importance of having a conversation about death and palliative care with loved ones.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wrl6zcrwczI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>“Recently, I spoke to my mother, who is 76, about her wishes for her end of life.”</p> <p>Kylie added, “I kept putting off this conversation, because whenever I think of the thought of mum not being around, it breaks my heart. But I did want to have the conversation with her because it’s important.”</p> <p>82% of Australians feel that talking about their own death and dying is important, but when it comes down to it, most people don’t actually have the conversation.</p> <p>The Australian Government Department of Health aims to raise awareness and understanding about palliative care in the Australian community.</p> <p>In 2016, there were 3.7 million Australians aged 65, and that number is expected to grow.</p> <p>By 2056, it is projected there will be 8.7 million older Australians, and by 2096, 12.8 million people will be aged 65 years and over.</p> <p>With the ageing population, it’s essential that people talk to their friends and loved ones about their end-of-life care wishes.</p> <p>For Kylie, a memory of her father’s funeral helped her start a conversation about end-of-life planning with her mother.</p> <p><img width="500" height="700" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7819253/doh-pc0318-0862_crop_500x700.jpg" alt="Doh -pc 0318-0862_CROP"/></p> <p>“One of the most amazing memories was at Dad's funeral. My brother's three children were there, and the smallest one was just starting to speak. All three children released balloons into the sky as though waving goodbye to Yeh-yeh, which is what they used to call him. The littlest one pointed up to balloons and said ‘Yeh-yeh’ at ‘Kevin’s'. We were like, ‘Who's Kevin?’” she recalls.</p> <p>“He couldn't say heaven, so he said it was Kevin’s. So, from that moment on, we have always said, ‘Hi Dad, how are you going up at Kevin's?’ It's this really beautiful, comforting way of speaking about my father. Yeh-yeh is at Kevin’s.”</p> <p>“So, when Mum and I had a conversation, the first thing I said was, ‘Mum, when we speak about this subject, can we please refrain from using the D-I-E word, because I can't bear to say that word in the same sentence as you.</p> <p>“'Instead, can we please refer to this time or this moment in your life as when you go to Kevin's?’ And that made both of us laugh, it was very, very touching. And of course, we both thought of my dear little nephew, and then thought of Dad up there at Kevin's,” Kylie continued.</p> <p>“It was the most wonderful conversation, it was uplifting, it was empowering. I felt clear, I felt settled in my heart. I felt at peace about things, because I now know my Mother's wishes.”</p> <p>And there are a number of things that top Kylie Kwong’s list when it comes to how she’d like to think about her end-of-life care.</p> <p>“I want to be in a spiritual and emotional place where I am at ease and peace,” Kylie shared.</p> <p>“I want to be surrounded by my loved ones, because we’ve always been a tight-knit family.”</p> <p>And lastly, “I want my Nell to be by my side, and I want to know that she is going to be taken care of for the rest of her life. I mean who's going to cook Nell dinner?”</p> <p><em>For more information on palliative and end-of-life care and how to begin having the conversation visit: health.gov.au/palliativecare</em></p>

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Why Prince George and Princess Charlotte cannot sit with their parents at the dinner table

<p>Being a part of the royal family means a long list of rules and etiquette that one must follow, right down the line to the youngest members of the family.</p> <p>The offspring of royals are taught from a very young age the prerequisites and protocols they must adhere to.</p> <p>So, it’s not surprising Prince George and Princess Charlotte are already being taught which behaviours are forbidden and allowed.</p> <p><em><a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/celebrity/rules-princess-have-to-follow-16628">Harper’s Bazaar Australia</a></em> has revealed that Prince William and Kate’s young children are not allowed to sit and eat at the same table as their parents or other adult family members, during official royal visits.</p> <p>Once they’re old enough and have “learned the art of polite conversation” they will be permitted to join their mother and father and other grown-ups at formal, sit-down occasions involving a meal.</p> <p>Another rule Prince George and Princess Charlotte are expected to adhere to (and Prince Louis once he is old enough), is to learn multiple languages, which is not surprising when you consider the number of countries that are part of the Commonwealth.</p> <p>Princess Charlotte has been learning Spanish from her nanny, according to <a href="https://people.com/royals/princess-charlotte-is-so-polite-and-very-confident-says-source-and-speaks-some-spanish/"><em>PEOPLE</em></a>, who speaks to the royal children in her native language.</p> <p>The Duchess of Cambridge has also revealed that Prince George, who attends school fulltime, can already count to 10 in Spanish.</p> <p>Another rule that recently came to light was Prince George’s attire. The reason we always see the four-year-old wearing shorts in public – with the exception of his <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2018/05/the-rule-prince-george-broke-at-the-royal-wedding/">page boy</a> role at Prince Harry and Meghan’s recent wedding – is due to tradition. It is traditional for upper-class boys in England to wear shorts up until the age of seven.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">“Trousers are for older boys and men, whereas shorts on younger boys are one of the silent class markers that we have in England,” etiquette expert William Hanson told the <em>Express</em>.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">“Although times are (slowly) changing, a pair of trousers on a young boy is considered quite middle class, quite suburban.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">“And no self-respecting aristo or royal would want to be considered suburban. Even the Duchess of Cambridge.”</p> <p>When it comes to fashion for three-year-old Princess Charlotte, you might have noticed the young royal always wears a bow in her hair to match her pretty dress.</p> <p>Charlotte will also not be allowed to wear any tiaras before marriage.</p> <p>This is because tiaras are “a sign of status and would show you were taken and not looking for a husband,” etiquette expert Grant Harrold explains.</p> <p>What do you think about these royal traditions bestowed upon the new generation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. </p>

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5 dinner table rules most people have forgotten

<p>Most of us learn our table manners from the rest of our family, and depending upon how strict our upbringing was, it can result in varied knowledge of subtle dinnertime signals. Today we’re going to take a look at some traditional table manners guidelines that will show to those in the know that you know exactly how to behave during a meal. Those who don’t follow the same ‘rules’ probably won’t care a jot.</p> <p><strong>1. Don’t put a used utensil back on the table</strong></p> <p>Once a utensil has been used, it shouldn’t touch the table again. Most of us will rest the handle of the knife and fork on the table, leaning up against the plate. But the correct way to place them down while you take a drink or have a breather is to place them entirely upon your plate.</p> <p><strong>2. How to place your utensils after your meal</strong></p> <p>Once you’re finished with your food, place the knife and fork side by side diagonally on the plate (handles at four o’clock). Remember to keep the blade of the knife facing the centre of the plate – not pointing outwards.</p> <p><strong>3. When it comes to multiple utensils, work your way in</strong></p> <p>When confronted with multiple layers of cutlery, the general rule is to start at the outside and work your way in. Anything placed <em>above</em> the plate is intended for dessert.</p> <p><strong>4. Where to put your napkin</strong></p> <p>Your napkin or serviette should be placed onto your lap when you take your seat, or once your drink arrives, and should remain there for the duration of the meal. A couple of exceptions:</p> <ul> <li>When leaving the table during the meal, you should place the napkin on the table to the left of your fork. While some prefer to leave it on the seat, this could end up soiling your clothes, defeating the purpose of the napkin in the first place.</li> <li>If you are eating something messy, which could easily create a mess on your outfit (think spaghetti), it’s acceptable to tuck the napkin into your collar.</li> </ul> <p>When the meal is over, place the napkin onto the table.</p> <p><strong>5. When in doubt – follow the leader</strong></p> <p>If you’re unsure what a certain utensil should be used for, or how much of a certain dish you should take, a discreet look to your host should give you an idea of what to do.</p> <p>What’s a rule for the dining table you always follow, no matter what?</p>

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Table manners 101: The dos and don’ts

<p>In a particularly memorable <em>Seinfeld </em>storyline, George Costanza starts a new trend when he hears that Elaine’s boss, haughty Mr Pitt, eats Snickers bars with a knife and fork. When a co-worker queries George on his new habit, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxB-H6f3crY" target="_blank">George sneers</a></strong></span>, “How do you eat it? With your hands?” </p> <p>By the end of the episode, people all over New York are eating cookies, doughnuts and even M&amp;Ms with cutlery. And although the absurdity of the diner-goers is obvious to the show’s other characters and its audience, the plotline cuts to the heart of why we adopt certain table manners: they’re all about being part of a society and fitting in with those around us.</p> <p>“The rules of etiquette are about making other people in your company feel comfortable, never making them feel like they don’t know or have done something awkward,” says Zarife Hardy, director of the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://asoe.com.au/" target="_blank">Australian School of Etiquette</a></strong></span>.</p> <p>Hardy says that many of the table manners our society encourages – such as sit up straight and don’t talk while chewing – aren’t unnecessarily fussy; they actually concern fellow diners’ comfort. Though eating is necessary for survival, it is also a popular social activity.</p> <p>While these days we have a more relaxed approach to dining <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-11/are-table-manners-a-thing-of-the-past/8604762" target="_blank">than in decades and centuries past</a></strong></span>, Hardy says that communal meals still play a huge role in terms of social interaction, and that’s why learning how to eat nicely alongside others is a necessity.</p> <p>“When we sit down for a meal, that’s when we come together, have conversations. And that skill of conversation and talking to people is what sets us up for life.”</p> <p>But as life at home gets busier and more casual, Hardy says sit-down dinners are increasingly rare and table manners are declining. For those who need a refresher course on the dos and don’ts of breaking bread together, here’s a run-through of the top rules and why you should observe them.</p> <p><strong>When to eat</strong></p> <p>We’ve all been here. Your food has been placed in front of you but others are still being served. The temptation to have a taste is overwhelming, but one to resist.</p> <p>“You do not touch your cutlery or your plate until everybody is served,” says Hardy. Why? It’s just not polite. Even if family dinners are a bit more relaxed, it’s respectful to wait until the person who prepared the meal can enjoy the fruits of their labour as well.</p> <p>Casual settings, such as barbecues, can be an exception. If you’re a guest at someone’s house and your host tells you to start your meal, feel free to go ahead.</p> <p><strong>Back to basics</strong></p> <p>What would makeover montages in movies look like without tutorials in dining etiquette? Think Julia Roberts being <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbAE8dE_3l4" target="_blank">instructed in correct fork usage</a></strong></span> in<em> Pretty Woman</em>, or Anne Hathaway <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://uncommon-courtesy.com/2015/03/04/julie-andrews-is-an-etiquette-icon-in-the-princess-diaries/" target="_blank">tied to a chair with a Hermes scarf</a></strong></span> to encourage perfect posture in <em>The Princess Diaries</em>.</p> <p>There’s a reason these skills are so often emphasised; according to Hardy, they’re at the core of table manners.</p> <p>“The basic rules always apply: sit up straight, use your cutlery properly, small mouthfuls, and don’t make a lot of noise as you’re eating,” she says.</p> <p>Good posture is important because it shows you’re engaged with your company.</p> <p>While using numerous forks for a single meal doesn’t have much relevance for the average diner at home, Hardy says it’s still important to know how to hold cutlery, and how to place it when finished eating (knife and fork side by side in the middle of the plate). Wildly gesticulating with it is best avoided.</p> <p><strong>Elbows down</strong></p> <p>Remember being told as a child to keep your elbows off the table? It turns out that rule isn’t just about appearances, but giving others ample room.</p> <p>“You can go back to table etiquette from hundreds of years ago, and it was just one of those rules that allows everyone to feel that they have space,” Hardy says. “When you put elbows on the table, you’re extending the space setting that you’ve got.”</p> <p><strong>Don’t mention the war</strong></p> <p>Conversation can make or break a meal, such as when Basil Fawlty infamously <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfl6Lu3xQW0" target="_blank">ruined dinner for some German guests</a></strong></span> by bringing up World War II. Hardy says it’s a good idea to avoid controversial topics, particularly if you don’t know your companions well.</p> <p>“If it’s a first meet and greet or get together, you always stay clear of things like politics, religion, all those types of things that can stir up passion and anger or extreme opinions.”</p> <p><strong>Technology</strong></p> <p>Having the TV on or off during dinner used to be a matter of some debate, but smartphones and tablets have taken the issue of technology at the table up a level.</p> <p>Hardy says phones are a big barrier to socialising with family and friends, and shouldn’t be allowed at mealtimes. Put them away, preferably in another room so notification alerts won’t be a distraction.</p> <p><strong>Say thank you</strong></p> <p>This should really go without saying, but remember to thank whoever has prepared your meal, even if it wasn’t to your taste.</p> <p><strong>Follow suit</strong></p> <p>Obviously table etiquette varies between cultures and homes, so Hardy advises that when in doubt, follow your host’s lead. You might prefer to eat pizza or a burger with your hands, but if everyone else is using utensils, just follow suit.</p> <p>And who knows, you might even end up eating a Snickers bar with a knife and fork.</p> <p><em>Written by Erin Munro. First appeared on <a href="http://www.domain.com.au" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Domain.com.au</strong></span></a>.</em></p> <p><em><strong>To find your home essentials <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-o60shop&amp;utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the Over60 Shop for high-quality offerings</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/living?utm_source=Over60&amp;utm_medium=in-article-banner-living&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.oversixty.com.au/images/EditorialAddon/201706_Shopnow_EditorialAddon_468x60_Living.jpg" alt="Over60 Shop - Living Range"/></a></p>

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How to get the best deal with your super fund

<p>As we enter our golden years, the choices we make with our money become more important than ever. Ultimately, it can be the difference between being able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in retirement, or living on a pittance.</p> <p>But with so many retail, industry and public superannuation funds available, it can be difficult to identify the product that delivers the best value for money.</p> <p>That’s where the <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-generic&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> section steps in. With an interface that’s innovative, easy-to-use and packed full of information, <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/superannuation/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-superannuation&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> takes some of the guesswork out of complex financial decisions. It’s also powered by RateCity, which is considered one of Australia’s leading comparison website.</p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/superannuation/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-superannuation&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> allows you to sort superannuation funds by fees, ratings and 5-year annualised performance returns, so you can find the product that best suits the type of lifestyle you want in retirement.</p> <p>To find out which superannuation fund is the right choice for you, compare it to the market with <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/superannuation/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-superannuation&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a>.</p>

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The simple way to create tables in Microsoft Word

<p><em><strong>Lisa Du is director of <a href="https://readytechgo.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ReadyTechGo</span></a>, a service that helps people gain the confidence and skills to embrace modern technology.</strong></em></p> <p>Last week’s article featuring <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/technology/2017/04/microsoft-word-tips/" target="_blank">Microsoft Word tips</a></strong></span> proved to be a hit, so we thought we'd get back to basics, and show you another great tip.</p> <p>We love getting tips emailed through from our readers, and this week’s tip was sent through from our reader David Jones. He writes:</p> <p>I get annoyed when I get a listing of items (say an Agenda) with a number lines and spaced items using the TAB key, or worse a series spaces like this:</p> <p>Accounts:              David’s account   $5000.00</p> <p>Donation                                              $450.00</p> <p>Peter’s                   $600.00</p> <p>We hear you David! We feel the same.</p> <p>When you use the tab key and the spacebar key on the keyboard to create spaces, your information will look different when viewed on another device.</p> <p>The formatting does not stay, and your information looks very messy.</p> <p><strong>Align your text with tables</strong></p> <p>To keep your information neat and tidy, use tables. Tables in Microsoft Word is an organisational tool that lets you present your information in an easy to read format.</p> <p>The same thing can be easily shown using “Tables”</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="498" height="180" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/35654/in-text-one_498x180.jpg" alt="In Text One (1)"/></p> <ul> <li>You can align text right in the money column</li> <li>Align the names left in the mid column</li> <li>Use tabs</li> <li>If preferred remove the table lines altogether:</li> </ul> <p>A. Accounts        David’s account                 $5000.00</p> <p>B. Donation                                                     $450.00</p> <p>                                Peter’s                              $600.00  </p> <p><strong>Why use tables?</strong></p> <p>For printing, the table options above will always print as you see it.</p> <p>But try to print the spaces and tabs option without using table format, none are likely to align the way you see it.</p> <p>Tables are a great way to present numbers, but also a great way to present text and graphics.</p> <p>You can make your table look good by changing the colours of the borders, and even shading different parts of the table.</p> <p><strong>How to insert a table</strong></p> <p>1. In Microsoft Word, click Insert from the top menu, and choose Table...</p> <p>2. Choose the number of column and rows required</p> <p>3. Click OK</p> <p>A table is inserted into word, and you can use click on the table lines to resize each column</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="499" height="403" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/35655/in-text-two_499x403.jpg" alt="In Text Two (1)"/></p> <p>Do you have any tech tips to share with us? Let us know in the comments below. </p>

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Set yourself for life with a personal pension

<p>Despite what society may have you believe, retirement simply isn’t a matter of collecting your gold watch and riding off into the sunset. You need to put a plan in place to ensure you have a steady, reliable source of income in your later years.</p> <p>A personal pension fund is a great option, but how do you know which one is for you? Well, we here at <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/pensions/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-pensions&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Over60 have a new tool</span></strong></a> to help you separate the wheat from the chaff.</p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/pensions/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-pensions&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Over60 Comparison Tables</span></strong></a> has been designed to take the guesswork out of these complicated financial decisions and find the personal pension that works for you.</p> <p>Powered by RateCity, one of Australia’s leading comparison website, Over60 Comparison Tables provides a detailed rundown of the options available to retiring seniors, brought together in an interface that’s easy to make sense of.</p> <p>Filter pension products by Performance, Rating and Membership Fees and you’ll really be able to get a sense of what’s out there. Once you’re satisfied and ready to go with a product, click through to the provider’s website for the t’s and c’s.</p> <p>To find out which personal pension is the right choice for you, compare it to the market with <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/pensions/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-pensions&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Over60 Comparison Tables</span></strong></a>.</p>

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Why now is the time to find a better credit card

<p>When it comes to the major financial decisions in life, it’s very tempting to stick to what you know. But while this might make you feel secure, there’s every chance that you’re missing out on a great deal that’s just around the corner.</p> <p>There’s never been a better time than now to be looking for a new credit card, thanks to a <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/credit-cards/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-credit-cards&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>handy new tool</strong></span></a> that makes it easy to compare deals across the market.</p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/credit-cards/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-credit-cards&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> is designed to empower senior consumers, and make it simple to find the credit card that’s best suited to their lifestyle and budgetary needs.</p> <p>Powered by RateCity, one of Australia’s leading comparison websites, <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/credit-cards/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-credit-cards&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> combins detailed summaries with an intuitive interface.</p> <p>Filter cards by Purchase Rate, the number of Interest Free Day and projected Annual Fees to find the best card for your situation. You can also reach the provider’s website, to mull over the t’s and c’s once you’re ready to make the call.</p> <p>To find out which credit card is the right choice for you, compare it to the market with <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/credit-cards/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-credit-cards&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a>.</p>

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How to secure your future with a personal pension

<p>Planning for retirement is one of the most important things you will ever do. But it’s by no means easy. And if you don’t already have a Master’s in Finance, it can be difficult to figure out if you’re making the right decision or being led down the wrong path. </p> <p>The good news is there’s now a <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/pensions/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-pensions&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>h</strong><strong>andy tool to help make informed decisions</strong></span></a> when it comes to personal pensions and retirement income products. <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/pensions/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-pensions&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> is designed to take the guesswork out of these complicated (and crucial) financial decisions and ultimately help you separate the wheat from the chaff.</p> <p>Powered by RateCity, one of Australia’s leading comparison websites, <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/pensions/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-pensions&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> empowers you as a consumer with detailed summaries and an easy to use interface.</p> <p>You can filter your pension products by Membership Fees, Rating and Performance over the last five years, giving you a good idea of what works best for your situation, and once you’re ready to decide on a personal pension you can easily access the provider’s website to get a more detailed rundown of the terms and conditions. </p> <p>To find out which personal pension is the right choice for you, compare it to the market with <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/pensions/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-pensions&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a>.</p>

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How to find the best home loan for you

<p>Whether you’re downsizing, considering a sea change, or finally springing for that dream property, a home loan can be quite a daunting purchase to consider, particularly for those on a fixed or limited income. With so many products on the market, it can be difficult to identify which one represents the best value for your situation.</p> <p>The good news is the Great Australian Dream is about to become a lot easier to fulfil with the brand new <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/home-loans/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-home-loans&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> tool. Powered by RateCity, one of Australia’s leading comparison websites, <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/home-loans/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-home-loans&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> takes the guesswork out of finding a home loan and makes it easy to track down the right one for you.</p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/home-loans/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-home-loans&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> brings together the best home loan offers on the market in one easy to navigate matrix. Choose between Owner/Occupier and Investment Loans, and filter by the amount of money you’re looking to borrow and the rate at which you’ll be able to pay it off. You’ll be able to compare loans by Advertised and Comparison rates, Monthly Repayments and Estimated Up Front Fees. Once you’ve seen an offer that looks the goods, simply click View Now and you’ll be directed to the provider’s website.</p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/home-loans/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-home-loans&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a> also has a useful <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/home-loans/mortgage-calculator/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-mortgage-calculator&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Mortgage Calculator</strong></span></a>, to help you visualise the size of the loan you’re able to handle and the rate at which you can pay if off.</p> <p>To find out which home loan is the right choice for you, compare it to the market with <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/home-loans/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-home-loans&amp;utm_content=comparison-tables"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over60 Comparison Tables</strong></span></a>.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/retirement-income/2016/08/government-to-water-down-proposed-changes-to-super/"><em>Government to water down proposed changes to super</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/retirement-income/2016/08/gap-between-retirement-dreams-and-savings-reality/"><em>The gap between retirement dreams and savings reality</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/retirement-income/2016/09/not-too-late-to-reclaim-lost-super/"><em>It’s not too late to reclaim your lost super</em></a></strong></span></p> <div class="share-links"> <div class="addthis_native_toolbox" data-url="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/retirement-income/2016/10/how-you-can-pay-off-your-mortgage-in-retirement/" data-title="How you can pay off your mortgage in retirement | OverSixty" data-description="If retirement is on your horizon and you have more years left on your home loan than you have in the workplace, here are 4 ways to help reduce your debt."> <div id="atstbx3" class="at-share-tbx-element at-share-tbx-native addthis_default_style addthis_20x20_style addthis-smartlayers addthis-animated at4-show"></div> </div> </div>

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How to find out which is the best credit card for you

<p>There’s no doubt a credit card is a convenient way to pay for your expenses, and it can even be a great tool in money-management, but like most things in life convenience can come at a cost if you’re not careful. That’s why when choosing a credit card it pays to do your research and carefully consider what’s best suited to your situation.</p> <p>But with so many different types of credit cards on the market, how do you decide what’s the best deal for you? It can be tricky, not to mention overwhelming, when you look at the many options available. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new tool on our website, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-1-launch&amp;utm_content=comparison-table">Over60 Comparison Tables</a></span></strong>, to make help you find the best deal suited to your needs.</p> <p>Powered by RateCity, regarded as one of Australia’s leading financial comparison websites, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-1-launch&amp;utm_content=comparison-table">Over60 Comparison Tables</a></span></strong> is designed to take the guesswork out of major financial decisions. It brings together all the best credit card deals in one easily accessible location, letting you shop around and browse thousands of financial products from hundreds of providers.</p> <p>The Comparison Table is simple to use with the important information – Purchase Rate, Interest Free Days, and Annual Fee – laid out in columns for easy comparison between cards.</p> <p>Once you’ve narrowed your search down, simply click on the card for a breakdown of the fees and payment structures of each card. It has all the information you need to make an informed choice.</p> <p>Find out if your credit card is still the right choice by comparing it with others on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/comparison-tables/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=RateCity&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-1-launch&amp;utm_content=comparison-table">Over60 Comparison Tables.</a> </span></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/money-banking/2016/12/simple-tricks-for-reducing-expenses/">4 simple tricks for reducing your expenses</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/money-banking/2016/12/12-habits-of-millionaires-you-should-adopt/">12 habits of millionaires you should adopt</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/money-banking/2017/01/4-things-you-must-do-if-your-bankcard-goes-missing/">4 things you must do if your bankcard goes missing</a></em></strong></span></p>

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The size of your dinner table contributes to how much you eat

<p>Here’s some food for thought. Despite several factors that affect how much people eat, researchers have found a new influence: the size of your table.</p> <p class="content-bodyparagraph"><strong>The process:</strong> <br />During the study, scientists sliced pizzas into different sized slices and distributed them between small and large tables. Students were then invited to eat as much pizza as they wanted.</p> <p class="content-bodyparagraph"><strong>The results:</strong> <br />Researchers found that people who were at the large tables ate less than the people at the small tables.</p> <p class="content-bodyparagraph"><strong>The reason:</strong> <br />They believe that the size of the table altered the way the students saw the pizza.</p> <p class="content-bodyparagraph"><strong>The message:</strong> <br />If you want to eat less food it’s a good idea to serve it in smaller portions on large tables.</p> <p class="content-bodyparagraph"><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2015/12/image-of-couple-proves-love-can-last/">Touching photo of elderly couple is proof that love can last a lifetime</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/health/caring/2015/12/mum-continues-to-volunteer-despite-cancer-diagnosis/">Selfless mum continues to volunteer despite terminal cancer diagnosis</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/health/caring/2016/01/steps-to-fall-proof-your-home/">5 steps to fall-proof your home</a></em></strong></span></p>

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