Does picking up the cup to recite Birkat HaMazon constitute a hefsek ha-da'at even without saying 'hav lan v'nvarekh' and without washing mayim acharonim?

Once one has washed mayim acharonim (final waters), may one eat or drink before reciting Birkat HaMazon?

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Does saying 'hav lan v'nvarekh' (let us say the blessing) constitute a hefsek ha-da'at (lapse of attention) requiring a new blessing before drinking again?

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Does a guest who depends on the host's table create a hefsek ha-da'at by saying 'hav lan v'nvarekh'?

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When a visitor enters a home where multiple groups are eating and each group offers him a cup of wine, must he recite a new blessing (Borei Pri HaGafen) over each cup?

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When guests are invited and various fruits are brought to them one after another, must they recite a new blessing for each type of fruit?

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Is there a health concern requiring eating salt after a meal, and if so, which finger should be used?

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