am i missing something, or don't all people use the fork in the left hand, and the knife/spoon on the right hand? at least around here, that's the way we use it.
Ana - Good etiquette would have you do so. However, there are plenty of scenarios where knives and spoons aren't required, and even more scenarios where the fork isn't taught to be held in the left hand to begin with.
Personally, I grew up learning the "proper" way to eat a meal (complete with the soup spoon moving *away* from the body), but I often catch myself cutting meat with the fork in my left, knife in my right, and then putting down the knife and transferring the fork to my right hand.
Thank you for posting this. I have NEVER been able to remember this and my wife thinks I'm an idiot.
ReplyDeleteAnother appreciative idiot thanks you.
ReplyDeleteam i missing something, or don't all people use the fork in the left hand, and the knife/spoon on the right hand? at least around here, that's the way we use it.
ReplyDeleteAna -
ReplyDeleteGood etiquette would have you do so. However, there are plenty of scenarios where knives and spoons aren't required, and even more scenarios where the fork isn't taught to be held in the left hand to begin with.
Personally, I grew up learning the "proper" way to eat a meal (complete with the soup spoon moving *away* from the body), but I often catch myself cutting meat with the fork in my left, knife in my right, and then putting down the knife and transferring the fork to my right hand.
*shrug* To each their own, I say.
Fewer Letters /// More Letters
ReplyDeleteLeft /// Right
Port /// Starboard
Red /// Green
While this is a good way to remember I do have to ask "why?". Surely it doesn't really matter.
ReplyDeleteOn which side does the spork go?
ReplyDeleteWhat is thye origin and reason behind our current silverware placement?
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