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Eating is No Child's Play; Especially When It Involves the Spoon, the Knife and the Fork

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Centuries ago did humankind even fathom the possibility that eating one's food would become so complex as it has become today. Eating today is more like a social act that is abided by certain norms. Good lord, what happened to the feelings of spontaneity? What happened to the innocent wish of just satiating one's hunger? Mankind has discovered concepts like table manners, eating etiquettes and so forth to perform an act as simple as eating. Needless to say, the line of distinction between good and bad table manners and eating etiquettes is drawn by the way we utilize the host of innumerable utensils we have to eat with. We have equipped ourselves with so many tools to eat with that sometimes it is quite taxing to correctly coordinate between them, converse with the people we are eating with and most importantly, enjoy our meal. Some of the standard and familiar utensils that have been created to feed ourselves (as if our fingers were not enough) are the spoon, the fork and the knife. This trio has become such a close eating companion that it is almost imperative to have them on the table, whether or not they would be used in the course of our eating. Also, it is not just enough to eat with these accompaniments; it is absolutely essential to eat 'correctly' with them. In the rest of this piece I will try to make this tedious job as easy as I possibly can. So, keep reading fellows. The show has just begun.

In general use, both the spoon and fork are held horizontally by balancing them between the first knuckle of the middle finger and the tip of the index finger while the thumb steadies the handle. The knife is used with the tip of the index finger gently pressing out over the top of the blade to guide as you cut. Different types of food items require the use of different utensils to be eaten with. Typically, soft foods including liquids, like soups are primarily eaten with the spoon, while the dining knives are used for either cutting through hard foods, such as meat or vegetables, or spreading the food. The fork and spoon are usually placed on either sides of the plate with the plate in the middle. The positioning of the fork and spoon will depend on the preference of utensils of the person eating. However, the position of the dessertspoon is fixed above the plate, which is alongside the dessert fork (both are placed horizontally). As far as the usage of the spoon is concerned, use it as the utensil to eat your food with (especially if the food predominantly consists of rice or something that will be difficult to grab with the fork). Carry forks hold similar qualities as the carry spoons in usage. Always remember that using your bare hands to assist the food onto your fork is considered as an inappropriate gesture. It is improper to make loud noises with your eating utensils while eating. So, even though most eating utensils are made out of metal and other clinking material, try to keep the noise low. Lastly, please try not to talk while your mouth is filled with food. Imagine someone else doing the same while you are eating. That horrific sight is sure to make everyone on the table lose their appetite. Also, while waiting for your food, avoid playing around with your spoon, fork or knife as it comes across as an immature and impolite gesture.

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