Gideon nods to the man who hails him, deeply unconcerned for his manners. The food at this 'barbecue' seems to be fairly messy as a rule, and he's hardly one to speak with any expertise on what's appropriate at such an event.

The question requires him to sidle closer, keeping out of the way of the more active participants, so the other man can read what he writes. These games are entirely foreign to me. What of you?