Personally, the only person other than myself that uses my knives, is my Lady and she knows how sharp they are. She won’t touch my Shuns, she knows how wicked sharp they are. What I did was purchase an inexpensive Santoku,... (19 replies, last updated by Old Fat Sailor September 11, 2008)

I am Chinese but grew up in the USA. I learned the western food etiquettes as a kid from being around Americans most of my life. There is a new Chinese guy at work. Really great kid, straight out of school and having never been... (9 replies, last updated by KevinB December 29, 2008)

it for a new one because it’s easy and not a big deal cost-wise for the restaurant to just make a new drink. as a server, i always check my drinks for flies, lipstick stains, chipped edges, little pieces of mint, etc.... (11 replies, last updated by Ed Dibble October 22, 2006)

a burger I was not given utensils. So the question I ask is this : What is the proper etiquette when eating foods such as hamburgers and fries when they are served in such an upscale joint? (81 replies, last updated by TampaAurora August 2, 2008)

I don’t know what the law is. I suspect an inexpensive diner type place in a nightlife-oriented (and rough around the edges) area like the Melrose is in probably has a policy against alcohol because there’s too much... (4 replies, last updated by leek August 15, 2002)

One sushi taught me to put a dab of wasabi on one edge of soy sauce, dissolve a bit of that, and let a gradient of wasabi form across the soy dish. Dip fattier more full bodied fish on the part with the stronger wasabi, and... (21 replies, last updated by limster September 1, 2006)

and meet at the tips, and the rice is long-grained and fairly dry. Japanese chopsticks have pointed ends that don’t meet, and Japanese rice is short-grained and “rounder” and stickier. I can’t tell you... (88 replies, last updated by FrankDrakman August 8, 2009)

I think it is extremely bad manners, and strictly antagonistic to all codes of etiquette, to observe and comment upon the dietary habits of others, especially one’s dear friends. (150 replies, last updated by lcool June 11, 2009)

Cutting your greens with a plastic knife keeps the cut edges from turning brown. Here’s one example, although I recently bought a 3-pack of verying sizes at my local discount dollar store: http (16 replies, last updated by Aimi May 8, 2008)

future guest list...it’s just sad how manners and etiquette doesn’t seem to exist anymore...and this couple is a lot older than me! (126 replies, last updated by queencru October 29, 2008)

Dear all, I just had a big argument with my girlfriend with regards to the utensil placement while sharing a plate of food. Scenario: 2 people share a plate of food, and you have one fork each. What does established etiquette say (6 replies, last updated by babette feasts September 19, 2009)

That is also why the knife is placed with the cutting edge inward, and why it is not “polite” to gesticulate with utensils – it could be seen as threatening. (18 replies, last updated by mabziegurl October 11, 2006)

, “Please leave it. We're still eating.” The person taking the plate away usually looks surprised or even a little insulted. Bizarre. The whole point of etiquette is not to impose some kind of arbitrary rules on... (34 replies, last updated by ChanceTDaily August 4, 2009)

"The fork should be used for mashing and eating potatoes. Never touch potato with a knife, except to butter it. " http://everything2.com/e2node/Table%2520etiquette (14 replies, last updated by Azizeh Barjesteh July 1, 2008)

't feel like he providing a service that “deserved” a tip. So, what’s the etiquette for tipping at these yogurt, ice cream, or gelato type places? Thanks. (12 replies, last updated by JRSD November 29, 2007)