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2. (there is a reason) Ok, so explain to me what's so rude about holding my fork in my right hand?
by orblivion 17y ago
2. (there is a reason)
Ok, so explain to me what's so rude about holding my fork in my right hand?
- Tichy 17y agoI didn't know that it is. But anyway, I guess society is real, that is, "a sum greater than it's parts". By sticking to the rules, you signal conformity with society. If you don't follow the rules, but still dine at the table, you might just be a parasite of society. That's probably not the real reason, but that doesn't prove that there is no reason. Frankly I am surprised that nerds would give up on questions like that - I thought they LIKE puzzles? Things like that are often being studied in economics, I think. Personally I think it is pretty fascinating. (Forks are maybe an especially stupid example, for example dating and gender roles are more relevant).
- antipaganda 17y agoIn many parts of the world, that's the hand you customarily wash your arse with. So, it's a practical measure, to stop you getting faecal matter on your food.
- someperson 17y agobut it's still fine to hold a knife in your right hand?
- michaelcampbell 17y agoYes, but not while simultaneously wiping your arse with it. Why is left as an exercise for the reader.
- jackowayed 17y agoYou got it backwards. You use your left hand for that and reserve the generally-more-dexterous right hand for everything else. That's why, for example, you shake hands with your right hand, and why in those parts of the world, doing pretty much anything with your left hand is still a grave offense.
- antipaganda 17y agoDamnit! I keep getting that mixed up. And frowned at.