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Table Manners

 

Proper Eating Styles

Regardless of the continent, the only proper way to cut and eat one’s food is to hold the knife and fork in a relaxed, natural manner…..never with clenched fists attacking or spearing the food!

 In the United States In it is perfectly acceptable to cut one’s food using the knife and fork as usual, and then transfer the fork to the right hand to then “spear” it before eating. 

In Continental Europe, this would however be considered most improper. 

 Food should only be transferred to the mouth with the fork in the left hand with the prongs still facing downwards.  This could cause a bit of a problem if the meal includes garden peas!

Etiquette, How To