How to hold a knife and fork when eating steak? Things to note when eating steak for the first time

Steak is the most representative of Western food and is also a favorite food for many people in China. However, eating steak is different from eating other foods. You need to use a knife and fork. So how should you hold the knife and fork when eating steak? What are the precautions for eating steak for the first time? Next, I will take you to learn about these knowledge related to Western dining etiquette.

How to hold a knife and fork when eating steak

If you want to eat steak, you must first master how to hold the knife and fork. Generally speaking, hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand. However, there are several kinds of knives for eating Western food. The serrated knife is used to cut steak, while the ordinary knife is used to cut vegetables, and the smallest knife is used to spread jam. When only using a fork, do not insert the fork directly into the whole steak. Cut the steak into small pieces and then eat it with a fork.

Things to note when eating steak for the first time

1. When eating steak for the first time, you must pay attention to the order, because there are many kinds of steak. Sirloin steak is especially suitable for men, while fillet steak is especially suitable for women, children and the elderly. In addition, when ordering steak, you must also ask for its degree of doneness. Generally, there are only one, three, five, seven and well-done. Don't order an even number, otherwise people will think you don't understand Western food.

2. When eating steak for the first time, you should be more careful when cutting it. You must hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand. First, use the fork to pierce the steak, and then use the knife to cut it into small pieces. When cutting steak, the knife and fork should be slightly tilted like the plate. Do not use them vertically, and do not let them make any harsh sounds.

3. After cutting the steak into small pieces, pick it up with a fork, put it in your mouth and chew it slowly. Do not swallow it with big mouthfuls or chew it vigorously, otherwise it will make people feel rude and out of place in a western restaurant. In addition, when eating steak, salad and pasta are served with it. When eating pasta, you should use a fork to wrap the noodles around the fork and put them into your mouth, instead of sucking one side directly into your mouth like you usually do when eating noodles.

Today I introduced some Western dining etiquette to you. It will let you know how to hold the knife and fork when eating Western food, and also let you know what to pay attention to when eating steak for the first time. After mastering these basic knowledge, you will feel relaxed when eating steak and will not do anything eye-catching.