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Non-Americans who have been to the US.. What is the weirdest thing about America that Americans don't realize is weird? (lemmy.world)

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[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Proper etiquette...A European (continental) will hold the knife in the right hand and fork in the left hand throughout the meal. An American will use the knife in their dominant hand, fork in the other hand, after cutting, the knife is set down and the fork moves to dominant hand.