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    Is it okay to lean forward while eating with a spoon?
    Tami Claytor
    Etiquette Coach
    Tami Claytor is an Etiquette Coach, Image Consultant, and the Owner of Always Appropriate Image and Etiquette Consulting in New York, New York. With over 20 years of experience, Tami specializes in teaching etiquette classes to individuals, students, companies, and community organizations. Tami has spent decades studying cultures through her extensive travels across five continents and has created cultural diversity workshops to promote social justice and cross-cultural awareness. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Relations from Clark University. Tami studied at the Ophelia DeVore School of Charm and the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned her Image Consultant Certification.
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    Expert Answer
    It's actually better etiquette to sit up with your back at a 90-degree angle and bring the spoon to your mouth.
  • Question
    Can I use a spoon to eat steak?
    Community Answer
    No, as you will not be able to cut the steak or maintain the steak on the spoon. A fork will allow you to eat the steak more successfully.
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    Do I put the spoon into my mouth, or do I sip?
    Community Answer
    It depends on what you are eating. Both methods should work.
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    Does this work for forks as well?
    Community Answer
    Consult Hold a Fork for proper fork usage.
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    What kind of spoon is best for pudding?
    Community Answer
    Whatever spoon works best for you is the best spoon to use.
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    Why do sets of cutlery not come with the round soup or cereal spoon?
    Community Answer
    In order to keep costs down for both the manufacturer and consumer, packaged sets are limited to the most commonly-used items: butter knives, forks, and tea- and tablespoons. Manufacturers typically offer accessories in the same design/style for those who want to round out their sets.
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    Do you use a spoon or a fork for mac and cheese?
    Lala Montgomery (Student)
    Community Answer
    You can use a spoon for the mac and cheese, so the pasta doesn't slip off. Usually pasta will slip off of a fork, but lasagna and ravioli is better eaten with a fork.
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