The Way You're Eating Tells A LOT About Where You're From

Did you know that there are many different formal eating styles? Two of the most popular are Continental and Zig Zag. You may not have heard these terms before, but you certainly have eaten one of these styles and seen them in movies!

In this video, I show you the different between the two and even give a brief history of where each came from.

So, which eating style do you prefer?

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[gerdmaier]

Tines down actually is a UK only variant of the continental style.
True continental uses tines up whenever it makes sense (like for peas).

[Jupe]

Another great video . Thanks for uploading.

[dianafromaustralia]

We use “Continental” in Australia too! 🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺

[marilyncomer]

I'm left-handed, so I've always used the Continental method.

[Feminine.Life.byOlga]

You are so classy and positive!Good vibes! I enjoyed the video. I knew both methods but I didn't know that they are called continental and zig zag! I use only continental but I modify it a bit: I am right handed and I hold fork in my right hand, I am breaking the rules here a bit because it's way comfortable for me. Would you consider it etiquette mistake or an adjustment? :D I will be happy to hear an expert's opinion! Thank you!

[Jupe]

Sometimes I find myself mixing both throughout the course of the meal and not realize it. If I have to judge which style shows more elegance and sophistication, I’d say continental style.

[dingleberryridesagain]

Ambassador Don Gooly always handed out instructions before any meal at the residence, my great Aunt from SE Asia took great umbrage and revealed a small French bulldog from under her vast dress, , Gooly threw a strop and kicked the dog up the backside, well !!All hell broke loose, the dog zig zagged across the floor failing to make traction on the polished Chinese ash floor, the maid at that very moment entered the room with an overflowing skillet of Tripe, tripped over the outa control dog and and well !!!Tripe everywhere,