Eating Etiquette
Eating etiquette, like all forms of etiquette, is entirely location specific. What is acceptable in one area may be considered completely unacceptable in another. Most of us learn as children what is expected of us in our particular environments. Some people grow up in areas where items such as silverware and napkin placement are important. … Keep Reading → Other people don’t use silverware at all and have never heard of a napkin. Many parts of the world break bread apart with their hands, but some cultures would be horrified by touching other people’s food. When it comes to etiquette the only test of “right or wrong” is what is normally done. Not only does etiquette vary by location but it is also subject to change. An example of this would be the use of cell phones during meals, which is a recent phenomenon that cultures have had to consider. One thing is true of all forms of etiquette; if you don’t know what to do you should ask.
