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Medieval (中世纪的) manners

While I was growing up, “keep your elbows (肘) off the table” was a common remark at dinner time. But, as I learned in our recent podcast episode with medieval historian and author Cybulskie, such remarks have a long history —     1     (date) all the way back to the Middle Ages.

In the medieval period, manners proved more important than today and     2     (prize) particularly by social climbers, because a firm grasp of manners was a way of standing out from the crowd: “It showed you were worldly and educated, and ready to hang out with the most important people of the day.”

But what would have ingratiated (讨好) you with a medieval host, and what kinds of social faux pas (失礼) would have ensured     3     you were never invited back? Practising good hygiene was key, particularly when it came to the dinner table. In this era, dining was a much     4     (intimate) experience, according to Cybulskie, than it is today. When sharing a meal with a dining partner, you would also be sharing cups and plates.

“Don’t blow your nose at the table, or wipe your face on the tablecloth,” Cybulskie advised. As well as listing some behaviour     5     (avoid), Cybulskie shared tips on how to be an attentive dining partner. “You would want to give the best portions of food to your partner at the table,” she said, “and make sure they were comfortable and well taken care of.”

Such social codes were set out in handbooks at the time, one of     6    , The Book of the Civilised Man, written in the early 14th century, was aimed at boys and young men — and, with advice     7     (tailor) to this audience, warned its young readers against “making bodily function jokes at the table”.

Social conventions extended     8     the dining hall. When visiting someone’s house, for instance, it was considered fashionable to wash your hands on arrival,     9     that you didn’t bring dirt inside. Though this is one custom that is in line with us in the 21st century, others feel decidedly medieval: one book asks readers “to make sure you     10     (get) down from your horse before entering someone’s house”.

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If you’re looking     1     (maximize) the amount of fat burned in your next workout,     2     (think) about having a coffee half an hour before you get started ——as a new study suggests     3    can make     4    significant difference to fat burning, especially later on in the day.

Researchers found that 3 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can boost the rate of fat burning during aerobic(有氧的) exercise,     5     (base) on results gathered from 15 male volunteers.

The coffee dose(一剂) was shown to increase maximal fat oxidation rate (a measure of how     6     (efficient) the body burns off fat)     7     an average of 10.7% in the morning and 29% in the afternoon.

“Overall, these results suggest that a     8    (combine) of acute caffeine intake     9     exercise at moderate intensity in the afternoon     10     (provide) the best scenario(方案) for individuals seeking to increase whole-body fat oxidation during aerobic exercise,” the researchers conclude.