Why our forks reveal who we areThe hidden history behind American and European table manners.

From the show

Why We Do That

The way you hold your cutlery is a learned cultural behavior, not a universal norm. This story explores the unspoken rules of dining etiquette, from the American 'zig-zag' to the European style. It uncovers the historical reasons for these differences and explains how these tiny, unconscious actions communicate our background and create social order at the table.