Why don't many people know how to hold their fork and knife?
Jul 22nd, 2013, 08:35 AM
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I don't understand why many people have to switch hands when cutting their food?
Because they have been schooled in the American way of doing things. Why do you object to doing things the American way?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-m..._b_594518.html
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Because they have been schooled in the American way of doing things. Why do you object to doing things the American way?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-m..._b_594518.html
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Jul 22nd, 2013, 01:03 PM
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Truly, a thread that will not die...
I do recall being schooled (U.S.) to always put down the knife before taking a bite. Likewise, bread or anything else - eating was to be considered a single-handed event, with the other hand in the lap or on the edge of the table (never elbows or forearm).
It was considered rather greedy and poor table manners to do otherwise, as though you were scarfing your meal. Inasmuch as I went to a strict private academy for part of my upbringing, we were closely monitored to ensure we complied.
So while I do think the European style looks quite elegant, done properly, it simply goes to a cultural schooling, as htty says.
I do recall being schooled (U.S.) to always put down the knife before taking a bite. Likewise, bread or anything else - eating was to be considered a single-handed event, with the other hand in the lap or on the edge of the table (never elbows or forearm).
It was considered rather greedy and poor table manners to do otherwise, as though you were scarfing your meal. Inasmuch as I went to a strict private academy for part of my upbringing, we were closely monitored to ensure we complied.
So while I do think the European style looks quite elegant, done properly, it simply goes to a cultural schooling, as htty says.
Jul 22nd, 2013, 02:11 PM
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It is actually 'knife and fork' not fork and knife if one wants to be pedantic. Us Brits were under the impression that Americans ate with just a fork so they had the other hand free for their gun!
