Knife and Fork

Knife&Fork
Dining Etiquette
Before I start with my little rant (just before lunchtime), let me just point out that we both consider ourselves to be pretty well mannered when it comes to dining etiquette. Knowing what to do at the dinner table, what not to do, and all that. Although despite this, some of the things that we've been snooping seeing in the restaurants here in Paris have been pretty surprising.

The French are notorious for their rules and regulations regarding their food, and this is probably not a surprising fact. But what I'm referring to in particular is the meticulous insistence of knife and fork. If it's served on a plate, then a fork and knife must be used. This is exceptionally odd to see finger-foods like pizza, Nan in an Indian restaurant, or even French Fries cut with knife and fork.

But when in Rome France, do as the French do. But it still feels funny.

posted by geek @ mardi, mai 31, 2005 3 comments

3 Comments:

Blogger Jennifer @ mardi, septembre 27, 2005 4:44:00 PM said...  
Yeah and when there are like four sets of forks and knives littering the table - it gets more confusing! Do you use the big knife or the small knife.. the small fork.. the big fork.. Aw hell, just scoop the food up with your fingers and start shovellin'! ;)

Blogger geek @ mardi, septembre 27, 2005 9:46:00 PM said...  
I think that you're supposed to start with the outside set and make your way in as you get through each course.

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