Eating with a fork and knife (basics of etiquette and more)

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00:00 Eating with a fork and knife Introduction

When you dine, you want to enjoy yourself and the people you're with, but because etiquette varies by continent, it's easy to get confused. We talk about how to properly eat with a fork and knife so you don't embarrass yourself and can focus on the company you have at the table.

01:35 American (zigzag) style

At its core, this means eating most of your food with your dominant hand and fork alone. While you eat with your dominant hand, rest your other hand on your lap or under the table. In Europe that wouldn't be considered right at all.

07:02 Continental (European) style

It is used in most parts of the world, except of course the US. The important difference is that both the fork and the knife are held with both hands during the meal.

10:56 Which style is better?

Ultimately, the choice of which style you choose is entirely up to you; However, if you are changing your style or plan to improve your table manners game, we recommend that you practice at home so that you really feel comfortable, and it is all second nature.

13:52 Pause and rest your fork and knife

Table manners are not something that everyone adheres to. So your staff may not have the right training and may not realize that this is what you are trying to convey. Again, it is important that you understand the environment you are in. At a luxury hotel they will certainly understand that clue. Perhaps not at an accessible establishment.

15:32 How to show that you've finished eating

So why are there really different styles to begin with? The Continental Style is older. The use of fork and knife when eating was standardized in the Western world in the 17th century. Ironically, the American style was developed in France in the 18th century. At the time, it was thought that it looked more elegant if one hand rested while the other did the eating. The cultural exchange between France and the US brought the style to the US.

17:35 Cultural differences in fork and knife use

Also keep in mind that etiquette can vary based not only on the establishment you are in, but also on the type of food you eat.

21:47 Special pieces: Salad fork
22:37 Steak knife
23:16 Bread knife and plate
24:55 A word about potatoes
26:01 Fish cutlery
26:45 Dessert fork

28:36 22 Do's and don'ts for forks and knives:
1. Understand your environment
2. Don't eat with your knife
3. Give people a chance to eat
4. Use quality silverware
5. Do not use plastic utensils
6. Use a firm grip
7. Hold your fork and knife securely
8. Take small to moderate bites
9. Don't use your fork as a shovel
10. Bring your fork to your mouth
11. No elbows or arms on the table
12. Don't cut your food into slices all at once
13. Use the right utensils for the job
14. Request new cutlery if necessary
15. Don't make excessive noise with silverware
16. Use communal cutlery, if available
17. Place used utensils on the plate
18. Don't leave half-eaten food on the fork
19. Don't gesture with your cutlery
20. Have your cutlery taken away
21. Don't hang on to your cutlery
22. Save leftover sauce on your plate