I came to visit my parents, the table was set chic, only in each salad sticking a spoon, it's a shame to the hostess.

When I visit my parents, I see them hanging out. salad-spoon In a salad bowl, I'm shaking. How many did not explain that this Soviet etiquette is long overdue to forget, still continue to do so. But the parents are kind of forgiving. They've done it all their lives and it's too late to retrain them. But when young modern people do this, it is not very clear where such quirks come from.



No etiquette manual has the rule of sticking a spoon in a salad. This rule in our homes migrated from public canteens, where for convenience, a spoon was left in a bowl of salad. But the house is not a dining room. I want everything to be beautiful at the dinner table. Moreover, if you leave a spoon in the salad, guests may think that you do not want them in your house. But that’s not the only reason not to leave a spoon in the salad.



Not all people can like the idea of using one cutlery. Even if you just put a salad on your plate with that spoon. Salad in general is a product that is prepared by hand, so, from the point of view of hygiene, not the safest dish. A spoon that has been in different hands and different plates, becomes an excellent breeding ground for bacteria. So don't put your guests in danger.



Another reason why you should not leave a spoon in the salad is the visual design of the table. Often, especially multi-layered salads, housewives try to decorate or level the edges on top. And if at the end of all your efforts to stick a spoon in the middle of the salad, then the entire appearance will be spoiled. The structure of the salad will be disturbed and the appearance it will have little appetizing. In addition, according to the rules of etiquette, a spoon in a salad indicates the low social status of the housewife.



If you want your celebration to go perfectly and guests feel comfortable, use the following rules for serving the table. These rules can be seen in expensive restaurants. They are used in royal houses and at receptions of the highest level. Why not make it a rule to celebrate your birthday with a high-class reception. It is always possible to become an innovator in something and after a short period of time watch others start repeating themselves.



Very often at large receptions a portioned system of serving dishes is used. Salads are no exception. Buy a dozen or two small salads or cremancs and serve salads portioned to each guest. Lower glasses can also be used. It turns out to be much more convenient and practical than one large bowl in the center of the table. Guests will appreciate such a presentation, when you do not need to ask the neighbors of the feast to hand over that salad.



Another good idea may be edible tartlets. You can put any products in them, they perfectly hold the shape and remain durable for a long time. They are often sold in large packages in supermarkets and have a long shelf life. If desired, the tartlet can be baked independently of the shape and size that you need. But remember that the size of the tartlet should be a maximum of two bites. Otherwise, there is a possibility that all the contents of the tartlet fall on the guest’s costume or dress.



Each hostess receives guests as it is convenient for her or according to the traditions of her people. The use of all the rules of etiquette is not considered mandatory. Unless, of course, it's the royal family. How do you feel about the spoon in the salad? Do you think this is normal during a big meal? Write in the comments your opinion on this topic.