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underpants

(182,802 posts) Mon Aug 29, 2016, 05:51 PM Aug 2016

Do you eat with a spoon? [View all]

In what felt like a space-time-continuum wormhole I was recently near an etiquette teacher. Yes, apparently we still have those.

As she sat down to lunch (at work) I overheard her say to some students "I want to make sure no one is eating with a spoon".

I understand about moving outside-in when eating with utensils and the soup spoon at a formal setting but you aren't supposed to use a spoon otherwise?
What about mashed potatoes and gravy? Peas? Corn?

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Do you eat with a spoon? [View all] underpants Aug 2016 OP

PASTA! elleng Aug 2016 #1

Both my boys eat their ice cream with a fork. Laffy Kat Aug 2016 #8

That is WEIRD! elleng Aug 2016 #12

Especially when you consider they are now 22 and 19-years-old. Laffy Kat Aug 2016 #13

LOL!!! elleng Aug 2016 #17

I always eat ice cream with a fork. NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #45

I eat ice cream with a fork. snort Aug 2016 #49

Guess this is a thing after all. nt Laffy Kat Aug 2016 #53

That's some funny stuff n/t hibbing Aug 2016 #89

What about cereal? How do you eat oatmeal The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2016 #2

Very slowly. randome Aug 2016 #59

I eat soup with a fork left-of-center2012 Aug 2016 #3

I worked with a Korean Glamrock Aug 2016 #15

I had Pho for the first time a week or two ago OriginalGeek Aug 2016 #16

How else would you eat a Korean /Asian soup? They have SO much yummy things in them underahedgerow Aug 2016 #68

The only things eaten with spoons are soups of course, Anglo, not Asian, and desserts. underahedgerow Aug 2016 #70

cantaloupe?? Angry Dragon Aug 2016 #4

I eat just about everything from a small bowl with a short tined fork. Tikki Aug 2016 #5

I eat with a spoon all the time for things usually eaten with a fork tymorial Aug 2016 #6

Me too. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #22

Little spoons are useless! tymorial Aug 2016 #24

well... dhill926 Aug 2016 #46

It's just more efficient, isn't it? randome Aug 2016 #60

Mac 'N Cheese is definitely spoon food. Binkie The Clown Aug 2016 #7

soups madokie Aug 2016 #9

Cornbread and milk? Croney Aug 2016 #18

That does sound good. CentralMass Aug 2016 #34

It's a traditional dessert in our family, too Nevernose Aug 2016 #36

+1 Go Vols Aug 2016 #41

i eat pizza and sandwiches with knife and fork JI7 Aug 2016 #10

F***ing Commie! Glassunion Aug 2016 #28

Are you from Connecticut like my dear spouse? TexasProgresive Aug 2016 #29

Get a spork. yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2016 #11

My daughter uses a knork OriginalGeek Aug 2016 #20

Yes, but it is a cleansing experience. CentralMass Aug 2016 #35

Every. Single. Time. OriginalGeek Aug 2016 #50

Spoon + Fork + Bottle Opener Beartracks Aug 2016 #52

Hands only. bluesbassman Aug 2016 #14

Lately I've been eating salads with a spoon megahertz Aug 2016 #19

There's only one way to eat peas gratuitous Aug 2016 #21

Ugh! Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2016 #82

The ultimate rabe scallion discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2016 #83

Sounds like it could be an insult. "Guys, we've got a steak dinner..." NightWatcher Aug 2016 #23

What she was trying to say was, world wide wally Aug 2016 #25

I just use a butter knife for everything Glassunion Aug 2016 #26

I'd tell her to mind her own business and to shut her condescending mouth. alphafemale Aug 2016 #27

Unless it needs to be speared cheapdate Aug 2016 #30

When we were in Thailand, that's what they use. No forks. MoonRiver Aug 2016 #31

Spoon in one hand and chopsticks in the other Nevernose Aug 2016 #37

Actually, I never saw a Thai using chopsticks. The Chinese there of course would. MoonRiver Aug 2016 #38

I hadn't really thought about it Nevernose Aug 2016 #39

There are a lot of Chinese in Thailand. We were also in downtown Bangkok. Worst traffic ever! MoonRiver Aug 2016 #40

If you're at home, suit yourself Warpy Aug 2016 #32

Soups, stews, yogurt, cereal I use a spoon for. inanna Aug 2016 #33

heck. i think we should bring back food pushers. i eat RICE w/ a spoon. pansypoo53219 Aug 2016 #42

Yes! Rice with a spoon! tammywammy Aug 2016 #44

All the time. tammywammy Aug 2016 #43

What an unusual Opening Post. Eating what with a spoon? Jeffersons Ghost Aug 2016 #47

Soup? Rex Aug 2016 #54

The polite way to eat soup is by lifting the bowl to your lips. Quantess Aug 2016 #56

Uh oh...then I've been doing it all wrong all these years. Rex Aug 2016 #81

I eat with a spoon LWolf Aug 2016 #48

Sometimes I don't hold my pinky out while sipping my tea also Major Nikon Aug 2016 #51

rec'd for sheer cuteness of topic eleny Aug 2016 #55

Well of course. Orrex Aug 2016 #57

when i start to care about how folks feel about how i eat please shoot me dembotoz Aug 2016 #58

But if you ever use a hockey stick to eat with, all bets are off! randome Aug 2016 #61

I'll use my fingers if I feel like it... Phentex Aug 2016 #73

My brother often uses his fingers due to blindness. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #84

Don't eat with a spoon ? What ? steve2470 Aug 2016 #62

It was new to me too. I asked some co-workers and apparently it's a thing underpants Aug 2016 #65

You don't mess up spoons with dirty food, they are for cooking meth snooper2 Aug 2016 #63

Mr. White, please put down the spoon. randome Aug 2016 #64

Perhaps she hadn't taught her student the differences between spoons in a place setting? mulsh Aug 2016 #66

You are welcome. underpants Aug 2016 #71

Say what? randome Aug 2016 #67

I use all the standard eating tools except the two sticks. Iggo Aug 2016 #69

Forget that. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2016 #72

ok I had to look this up lol steve2470 Aug 2016 #74

Five o'clock spoon underpants Aug 2016 #75

cottage cheese, ice cream and Faux pas Aug 2016 #76

There is a reason for spoons! apcalc Aug 2016 #77

I spent two years stationed in SE Asia and have traveled throughout Asia for many years. Squaredeal Aug 2016 #78

This is entertaining discussion! northoftheborder Aug 2016 #79

Depends on the food/course and if a spoon is necessary. Otherwise, no. Solly Mack Aug 2016 #80

I eat lasagne with a spoon discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2016 #85

Only at Olive Garden Bonx Aug 2016 #86

back in the past. all people had was ONE BIG SPOON + fingers. asians used sticks & still using them. pansypoo53219 Aug 2016 #87

Guess I'M uncivilized. sarcasmo Aug 2016 #88