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Originally Posted by biancathedog
(Post 18878946)
I am Canadian any father has always pushed us to eat with the fork in the left hand and the knife in the rights. Immigrated to the US and have always wondered why Americans do the fork knife switcheroo. I do tend to use a spoon for most deserts though.
But, I'm a lefty so fork-in-left-hand works naturally for me. |
Originally Posted by nerd
(Post 18897520)
This is the most bizarre thing IMO.
But, I'm a lefty so fork-in-left-hand works naturally for me. |
Originally Posted by stevenshev
(Post 18897595)
Let's not generalize. Not Americans...just Americans who were never taught basic etiquette. Always makes me cringe when friends/dates do that. I've made comments a few times.
I never would I comment to a friend/date though - that is bad etiquette. :p |
Originally Posted by nerd
(Post 18897766)
I never would I comment to a friend/date though - that is bad etiquette. :p
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Originally Posted by stevenshev
(Post 18897595)
Let's not generalize. Not Americans...just Americans who were never taught basic etiquette. Always makes me cringe when friends/dates do that. I've made comments a few times.
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Originally Posted by stevenshev
(Post 18897595)
Let's not generalize. Not Americans...just Americans who were never taught basic etiquette. Always makes me cringe when friends/dates do that. I've made comments a few times.
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Originally Posted by biancathedog
(Post 18878946)
I am Canadian any father has always pushed us to eat with the fork in the left hand and the knife in the rights. Immigrated to the US and have always wondered why Americans do the fork knife switcheroo. I do tend to use a spoon for most deserts though.
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Table etiquette really is local. I strongly doubt that I'll ever learn to peel and eat an orange with a knife and fork, the way I saw it done in South America.
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Originally Posted by braslvr
(Post 18878517)
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
(Post 18878633)
Thai style, or you meant Filipino style? Filipinos eat with spoon and fork --- looks odd but very efficient.
Originally Posted by braslvr
(Post 18878669)
I've seen and done it in the Philippines too, but much more often in Thailand.
Originally Posted by klashn
(Post 18878645)
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) |
One of these days I'm going to invent the sporkife which will have a knife blade on the side. You'll have to sign a waiver before you buy one though in case you cut through your own damn mouth while using it.
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CMK10, my friend in indianapolis has beat you to it. i don't know what it was called, but it's metal and looks at first glance like a rectangular spoon or a fork with short prongs. one edge is sharp enough to use as a regular table knife, but not so great at cutting meat.
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Originally Posted by crabbing
(Post 18922974)
CMK10, my friend in indianapolis has beat you to it. i don't know what it was called, but it's metal and looks at first glance like a rectangular spoon or a fork with short prongs. one edge is sharp enough to use as a regular table knife, but not so great at cutting meat.
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Originally Posted by braslvr
(Post 18878517)
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.:)
Perfectly said and I agree 100% |
Originally Posted by emma69
(Post 18898039)
I rarely came across that habit in dates, being a Brit, but the one that I did find annoying to watch is when people hold their knife as though it were a pen. I wouldn't say anything, but it grates!
But I'm also that weirdo who prefers using a cake fork where appropriate. |
I like the way the Japanese eat curry. One big spoon. All you need.
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