I began eating olives as part of my diet on a regular basis, thinking the olive oil would be beneficial. I just put about 8 to 10 on the side of my plate, use my fingers to put them in my mouth and carefully eat around the pit and than use my fingers again to take the pit out of my mouth. I would not do that in public of course, I do enjoy eating french fries with my fingers no matter where I have them, i wouldn’t order them out in a fine establishment so I can honestly say that, since I wouldn’t use my fingers in an upscale dining establishment.