Fork and spoon versus knife

[Jollygoodfellow]

Yes thats how its done here but why? Watching a woman struggle while trying to cut or pull of chicken from the bone was almost fascinating. I felt like getting up and saying why dont you ask for a knife but she probably wouldn't know how to use it anyway. 

[Jack Peterson]

5 minutes ago, Jollygoodfellow said:

Yes thats how its done here but why? Watching a woman struggle while trying to cut or pull of chicken from the bone was almost fascinating. I felt like getting up and saying why dont you ask for a knife but she probably wouldn't know how to use it anyway. 

 I get the same at home when They (Both of them) spread jam (Jelly) or anything on Bread with a teaspoon, what a mess and waste

[Nephi]

I notice the same thing when out at almost all restaurants. Maybe business owners and even the customers don't trust themselves with sharp object. I can think of no logical reason for not having knives served; especially when the meal requires one to cut the meat or other items.

[frosty (chris)]

18 minutes ago, Nephi said:

 I can think of no logical reason

One I just cannot understand is a mug of coffee with a spoon to drink the coffee with

[Kuya John]

2 hours ago, Jollygoodfellow said:

Yes thats how its done here but why? Watching a woman struggle while trying to cut or pull of chicken from the bone was almost fascinating. I felt like getting up and saying why dont you ask for a knife but she probably wouldn't know how to use it anyway. 

JGF....answer is simple, it's much safer putting a spoon in your mouth than a knife!

[Reboot]

My spoon cuts the fried eggs just fine...the chicken is a bit more of a challenge but that's what hands and teeth are for!

 

[robert k]

Spoons can be fairly rough after they have opened a few cans. I've seen several that could cut a steak.

[sonjack2847]

I did hear that during WW2 the Japanese banned them from using knives so that is why it is the way it is.How true that story is I have no idea.

[Gary D]

1 hour ago, sonjack2847 said:

I did hear that during WW2 the Japanese banned them from using knives so that is why it is the way it is.How true that story is I have no idea.

I alway assumed eating with a spoon was something picked up during the American occupation.

[SNAFU]

Truly a mystery. I've stopped setting knives at our table, as I'm usually the only one to use one. More thoughts here:

http://askthepinoy.blogspot.com/2011/01/why-do-filipinos-eat-with-spoon-and.html