Double dipping
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Double-dipping is the term used to describe the act of dipping one's fries/chips into the dip after having already placed it in one's mouth.
This is generally considered rude in Western and European culture, where fries and chips are commonly eaten with dipping sauces, as it is unsanitary, and can spread germs to others.
The term has also been used to describe an arrangement used by married couples of Members of Parliament. Each member of the couple can claim one home as their second home. Hence, the double-dipping arrangement means that both their constituency home and their second home in London attract taxpayer-funded benefits.
Risks
As stated above, double-dipping is usually discouraged as it can spread unwanted germs and pathogens through the dip.
On April 22, 2009, Mythbusters tested the double-dipping myth and found that the risk to others due to germs is minimal and does not pose a significant threat.
Reasons
People most often double-dip when their chips/fries are too long, and therefore one single dip is not enough to ensure the flavor lasts, and often becomes bland after a bite or two. Therefore, this motivates one to re-dip in order to get the flavor through. However this problem can be overcome. There are two ways to fix this problem: add extra dip to the snack before eating to therefore sustain taste; after the first dip, turn the snack on its side and re-dip.