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Subject: Re: Do people walk to the left in England?
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Date: Fri, 9-Dec-83 11:10:20 EST
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>>  Why do europeans hold their forks in their left hands?

Having lived in Europe and Canada, as well as being a very big eater 
(often hungry!) I think I can answer that.  First of all, remember that the 
fork is curved, so you can hold it over your plate with the curve upwards
(so that the prongs point upwards) or the curve downwards (the prongs point
down).  Europeans hold the fork in their left hand with the prongs pointing 
down for two reasons.  First of all, this leaves the right hand free to 
manipulate the knife, while the food in question is held steady with the fork
in the left hand.  Secondly, the food can be immediately inserted in the mouth
as soon as it is cut.  I like this aspect, because it enables me to eat much 
faster!  It is much more convenient than switch knife and fork with each cut,
or attempting to cut with the left hand (which is very difficult for a
right hander).

		From the gourmet kitchen of:
		Matt's French Grub