September 2012
As we head into the holiday season, parties, bazaars and food fairs start filling up our social calendars. Filipinos love for shared meals and for newfound treats is widespread throughout the –ber months, whether you’re on the hunt for a delicious dish to give away for Christmas, or are putting together a company cocktail party. Whichever food-centric situation you find yourself involved in as the festivities begin, it’s good to keep your head above water and know the simple rules of etiquette for different types of food.
We continue this series with a few more tips you can bring with you to your next holiday affair!
We continue this series with a few more tips you can bring with you to your next holiday affair!
Coffee.
Always place your spoon on the saucer or plate—never left inside the cup or mug. Never dunk anything into your beverage, unless you’re at a very casual venue (say, the neighborhood café). Keep your pinky from curling upward—it’s an antiquated custom that can turn even the most serious caffeine aficionado into somewhat of a caricature. Lastly, when stirring in sugar and cream into your coffee, crumple up the empty packets and leave them on the edge of your saucer. No need to fiddle with them throughout the night.
French Fries.
Often paired with finger foods like hotdogs, burgers, and sandwiches, these potato strings are meant to be eaten with your fingers. Pour your ketchup in small amounts to the side of your plate and dip your fries, piece by piece, never allowing them to sit in a pool of condiments for the entire meal.
Steak.
While sauce is meant to enhance the experience of eating a particularly delectable cut, a good steak is flavorful in itself and should be enjoyed as such. Take it with sauce, but only pour a small-sized amount to the side of your meat and dip a bite-sized forkful into the sauce before eating. Take care not to slather your steak in sauce, and go bite by bite instead.
Spaghetti.
Long pasta such as spaghetti, linguine, tagliatelle, and their siblings should traditionally be eaten twirled onto a fork until the noodles form a neat, compact cluster. Using a spoon with your less dominant hand allows you to twirl the pasta neatly, and without making a mess. Those who are less adept at twirling may opt to cut the noodles into more manageable lengths, although this should be done one bite at a time, instead of entire platefuls in one go.
Like this series? We’ll cover more ground within the following months to help you get through your parties throughout the year!
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