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Why the British are so polite?
“If Britain is famed anywhere for “unrelenting politeness”, it is nowhere more so than in Britain itself, where the national reputation for good manners is treated as a badge of honour.” So the first reason why the British are so polite is because it’s considered a part of upholding a national treasure, like tea!
How is Continental and American style different?
American style, the knife is in the right hand and the fork is in the left. The Continental style of eating, the fork (tines down) is held in the left hand (for eating) and the knife in the right (for cutting).
How do British people use fork and knife?
In accordance with US “cut-and-switch” etiquette, diners begin with the fork in their left hand and the knife in their right, but after they’ve cut whatever it is they’re about to eat, the knife is put down and the fork is transferred to the right hand. …
Are the British very polite?
1) British people are polite. So polite, in fact, they’re just plain rude. The complaint here, it seems, is that British people have a tendency to use excessive politeness as way to be rude. So when Brits say “We should do this more often”, what they actually mean is “I hope I never see you again”.
What is the difference between American and British eating habits?
After the food is cut, though, is where Americans and Brits differ. To keep eating with their stronger hand, Americans typically put down the knife, and put their food in the other hand to deliver that bite to their mouths. Brits, on the other hand (no pun intended), keep the fork on their non-dominant side when taking a bite.
What are the rules of etiquette in the UK?
Here are some more little etiquette rules you really should always be following. Brits are generous with how many times they say “sorry,” “please,” and “thank you.” No need to start over-apologizing, but don’t get lazy with those basic manners. “I would never argue that you could say ‘please’ too much,” says Schweitzer.
Do Brits really eat with their fork on their non-dominant side?
Brits, on the other hand (no pun intended), keep the fork on their non-dominant side when taking a bite. “It is efficient to dine and not have to do what I call the ‘zigzag’ style,” says international etiquette expert Sharon Schweitzer, founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide.