Source: BroBible
Summary
A TikToker, Kennedy Leo, posted a video of herself cutting into a steak at a restaurant, but instead of focusing on the steak, viewers were distracted by how she held her silverware. The video sparked a debate about table manners and how Americans hold their silverware. According to Taste and Home, there are two main ways of holding silverware: the American-style and European-style, also known as continental-style.
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The habit gets a new name.
Table manners are a minefield, and it looks like Kennedy Leo learned that the hard way. Her silverware method isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s just different from the more lauded continental-style. The “cut-and-switch” style is a thing, and it’s not just Americans who are confused. The internet is full of people who can’t seem to agree on how to hold a fork.
It’s not about being right or wrong, it’s about being politely corrected by the internet. And if you’re still unsure, just remember: it’s not about the steak, it’s about the silverware.
The routine arrives with a side of judgment.
Author: Evan Null
