As you prepare to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast here in America with your family and friends, there are tricks and techniques you might want to acquire from one of the world’s finest eaters — Cookie Monster.

First, learn the origins of and proper techniques around the ultimate eating sound, “Om nom nom nom”:

Then, enjoy an inspiring interview, ala James Lipton and “Inside the Actor’s Studio,” conducted by NPR:

Enjoy your annual celebration, be grateful for what you have, and share the happiness. And, if you have a child or a particularly frisky spouse, grab them and go at their neck with a sprited “om nom nom nom.”

Trust me, it’ll work out just fine.