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Why do they eat with a fork and spoon in Thailand?
Because most food in Thailand is composed of small bits and pieces of ingredients in it. Meat, chicken, fish are often chopped into small pieces, so are vegetables and herbs. Also, many dishes are watery and creamy, so using a spoon is much more convenient. We use a fork to help get the food onto the spoon.
When should you not use chopsticks?
Tripadvisor Japan have put an infographic together (below) where there are a slightly overwhelming 18 ways you can break the chopstick rules. Shovelling, rummaging, searching and skewering are all frowned upon when it comes to eating with chopsticks, as are waving, pointing and drumming, to mention but a few.
What eating utensils do they use in Thailand?
Thai people eat with a spoon in the right hand and fork in the left. The spoon is the primary utensil; the fork is only used to manipulate food. Only items not eaten with rice (e.g., chunks of fruit) are OK to eat with a fork.
Do people eat with chopsticks in Thailand?
Regardless, you should try not to waste food. In Thailand, chopsticks are only used for standalone noodle dishes. Even if you prefer chopsticks and want to show that you know how to use them politely, Thai people don’t use them for rice-based dishes. In Thailand, people eat with a spoon in the right hand and fork in the left.
How do Thais eat Thai food?
Thais eat Thai food with a spoon and fork. They do not use chopsticks. The spoon (usually a table spoon) is used to bring food to your mouth. The fork is used to manuveur your food around your plate and onto the spoon. Generally, spoon in the right hand; fork in the left. Individual table settings will not have a knife.
Which hand do people eat with in Thailand?
In Thailand, people eat with a spoon in the right hand and fork in the left. The spoon is the primary utensil; the fork is only used to manipulate food.
What are chopsticks used for in Chinese food?
With most Chinese and other Asian meals where chopsticks are the norm, the food is usually cut into small pieces and served with rice or noodles. This makes using chopsticks easy. When soup is served, decorative, porcelain spoons are used.