Eating a Greek snail

The time will come when you will be invited to your neighbour for a "snack". So just in case the Greek delicacy is served you:-

HOW TO EAT YOUR SNAILS...............

1. Stare at the plate of snails and wonder what to do.
2. Observe your companions, now on their fifth or sixth snail.
3. Select a likely-looking snail. Clutch it firmly.
4. With your fork, drive a tine into the apex of the shell's spiral, creating a small hole.
5. Place the larger opening of the snail shell against your mouth.
6. Using your forefinger, cover and uncover the hole you made in the shell while sucking at the larger opening.
7. Continue until the snail suddenly pops into your mouth. Congratulations! You've eaten your snail.
8. If this dramatic method doesn't work, try working the tine of the fork into the snail in a spiral motion until it pops out the other side. Then eat it.
9. Repeat until full. Alternate with lots of sips of raki.

Tips:

1. Larger snails are a little easier to work with.
2. Let the snail drain of cooking water before you bring it toward you.
3. This is a traditional dish often served with raki, and the raki really helps move this process along.