Originally Posted by
braslvr
I think the Thai style is awesome, especially where rice is concerned. Large spoon in right hand, fork in left hand used to help load spoon. Instantly comfortable for me the first time I tried it.

Originally Posted by
jasp25
Thai style, or you meant Filipino style? Filipinos eat with spoon and fork --- looks odd but very efficient.
Originally Posted by
braslvr
I've seen and done it in the Philippines too, but much more often in Thailand.
You both are wrong, This is Indonesian Style

and if you eat rice + fried food, then you can eat by hand, no utensils needed
Originally Posted by
klashn
I do everything the opposite way, and they scold me for not following custom!
Even then, eating with fork and knife or spoons is something we don't do... all hands, all the time! (India)