How To Properly Use Forks And Spoons

The use of forks and spoons differ among different countries, depending upon the food they eat. South Asian, African, and the Arab countries traditionally use their hands for eating food, while using spoons and forks to eat those foods, which are unsuitable to eat with hands, like soups, desserts, ice creams, porridge etc. Nowadays, forks and spoons have made their way into the dining table of various cultures and are considered a part of the table etiquette. For starters, using a fork and spoon, can be fraught with difficulty, so it requires a little practice. There are certain rules, which govern the use of knife, and forks, which are necessary to know in order to have good table manners. In her book, ‘The Rituals of Dinner’, Margaret Visser, opines that table etiquettes are a sort of ritual, that helps to control the violence that is involved, in the preparation and cooking of meals. As forks, spoons and knives can be used as weapons, so there is a traditional rule not to hold or use them in a threatening manner, while having food. Given below are tips to show you, how to use forks and spoons.

 

Using Forks And Spoons Correctly