Ice Cream Etiquette


eating etiquette (how to eat...)

How ice cream is served determines whether it is eaten with a spoon, a fork, or both.

Table manners for eating ice cream served in a bowl. Ice cream served in a bowl is eaten with a spoon.

Table manners for eating ice cream served on a plate. Ice cream served on a plate, such as an ice-cream roll, it is eaten with a fork.

Table manners for eating ice cream served with cake. When ice cream is served with cake, it is eaten with a fork and a spoon: the fork to hold the cake portion and the spoon to cut and lift the bite to the mouth.

resting knife and fork etiquette

Our resting utensils etiquette section covers the rules (american and continental) for resting your utensils when taking a break from eating, when you are finished eating, and when you are passing food [...]

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