When we're at home, I have more options, like using the Chinese soup spoon or drinking from a mug. It's when we're away and eating in other houses that the problem arises. Sometimes it's difficult when we're a large number of people sitting around the table to just get up and get another spoon, which was the case this time. I wasn't able to get up without disturbing many other people, and it was just easier to use the spoon given to me. But given the difficulty I had this time getting this infection under control, I'll just have to be more attentive before sitting down, or ask someone to switch spoons for me. It's just one of those nuisance things in life, not a big deal, but suitable fodder for a fine whine, LOL.