One word describing forks, spoons and knives.
cutlery
A synonym for cultured, sophisticated.
refined
Catherine de' Medici was appaled by the way the French ate. Does it mean she liked it?
No, it means she was horryfied and shocked with the way they ate.
How did people eat in the times when Erasmus of Rotterdam lived? 3 things
They ate quickly, shared forks, spoons and knives and soup was drunk directly from a bowl.
What's used to protect the diners' clothes? Where should you place it?
A napkin / on your laps
8. You should always rest your __________ and ______________on the table in France..
wrists or forearms
How will you break the bread-etiquette in France?
By eating a piece of bread directly, without breaking it into pieces.
What should you never add to seafood in Italy?
Cheese.
How does slurping compliment the cook in Japan?
It sends a message that the food is delicious.
When did Europeans adopt forks and spoons?
From the sixteenth century.
Based on the information in this lesson, siestas are usually taken around midday.
True
Based on the information in this lesson, it's OK in France if you remove the sauce from a surface of your plate with bread.
true
Based on the information in this lesson it is OK to reach across the table to get food during a meal in Ethiopia.
False.
Right hand is considered to be "dirty" in Ethiopia.
False, it's your left hand.
In which religion do people avoid eating shellfish?
In Judaism.
Kosher food is for ...
Judaism.
