Why You Shouldn't Stick Your Spoon Into Your Salad: There Are At Least 3 Reasons Not To Do It

19.04.2024 21:20

Remember, have you ever seen a scene where a salad was served to the table with a spoon stuck into it?

Expert of the online publication BelNovosti, chef Yulia Arkhipova, answered the question of why you should never do this if you want to be known as a good housewife.

Hygiene

Preparing a salad usually involves thoroughly mixing the ingredients, sometimes even using your hands.

Inserting a spoon into a prepared salad can introduce bacteria into the dish, which in turn can cause contamination and spoilage.

Aesthetics

A spoon stuck into a salad can ruin its appearance.

Salad
Photo: © Belnovosti

As a result, the set table will look less attractive, especially if the appliance does not match the dishes or the style of serving.

Cultural norms

According to table etiquette, using a spoon in a salad indicates low social status, as such serving has historically been associated with public dining rooms or cheap establishments.

Earlier we told you what to add to borscht to make it more appetizing.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti

Content
  1. Hygiene
  2. Aesthetics
  3. Cultural norms