Diane Gottsman | Leading Etiquette Expert | Modern Manners Authority

Leading Etiquette Expert and Modern Manners Authority Diane Gottsman’s official blog, with Business Etiquette, University Etiquette, Social Media Etiquette, Dining Etiquette and more.

National Hot Dog Day

18 Jul 2018 By: Diane Gottsman

Today is National Hot Dog Day!

National Hot Dog Day

Whether sitting on the bleachers at a baseball game, a barbecue or pool party, what better excuse to enjoy this popular staple?

Here are a few hot dog fun facts just in time for today’s celebration.

Our Favorite Dog

Hot dogs are undoubtedly a food-friendly choice during the hot summer season. So much so that, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC), Americans typically eat seven billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with 150 million consumed on Independence Day alone.

Creative Toppings

While mustard, chili, relish and sauerkraut round out the top of the list of top ten hot dog toppings, there are a few more choices that are definitely worth noting. More and more hot dog lovers are turning to condiments like bacon, salsa and avocado to top their dogs. Some of the most adventurous options even include coleslaw, mac and cheese, fried eggs, siracha and even peanut butter!

How to Dress the Dog

When it comes to topping your hot dog, there is a specific order to slather your bun. According to the NHDSC, condiments like sauces should be applied first, chunky condiments such as onions and relish are applied next, followed by cheese and topped off with spices like salt and pepper.

Did you know you should never apply the toppings between the frank and the bun? Toppings should always go on top of the dog to help prevent the bun from getting soggy or breaking apart.

Which Is Your Favorite?

According to the NHDSC, 61 percent of people prefer beef franks, while 12 percent prefer pork and only 7 percent prefer turkey. You can even find vegan options for those for who prefer to skip the meat.

If you love hot dogs today is the day to enjoy one guilt free. I’ll have mine with sauerkraut, please!

You may also like 14 Telltale Signs You’re From the South. For more of Diane’s etiquette tips read her posts on Inc., subscribe to her articles on HuffPost, “like” The Protocol School of Texas on Facebook, and follow her on Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Buy her new book, Modern Etiquette for a Better Life.

Signature

Diane Gottsman

Diane Gottsman is a national etiquette expert and modern manners professional, sought out industry leader, television personality, accomplished speaker, Huffington Post blogger, author, and the owner of The Protocol School of Texas, a company specializing in executive leadership and etiquette training. Diane is routinely quoted in national and international media including The New York Times, The BBC, CNN, Bloomberg Business Week, Kiplinger, Huffington Post Canada, U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes. She is the resident etiquette expert for two popular morning talk shows, SA Living and Good Day Austin. She has been seen on The TODAY Show, HLN Headline News, WGN Chicago, and CBS Sunday Morning. Her clients range from university students to Fortune 500 companies and her workshops cover topics ranging from tattoos in the workplace to technology at the dinner table and the proper use of social media.