As an American who has lived in Europe..the European way is far Superior.

I hold both countries responsible. I think that the United States has been foolish. I think we've all been foolish. ... And I think we're all to blame.

But mainly Obama.

Better than incontinent dining manners.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - May I go to the bathroom?

Having the tines pointing up makes it far easier to stab up and into the throat, the ribcage, and the eye socket as opposed to turned down tines which are only suitable for stabbing into the hand, thigh or groin which are only cause debilitating but not lethal wounds.

Also, tines up means that the food is less likely to fall off the end when you try to lift it from the plate.

Fork shmork. I just use a garden spade like a civilized person.

My father was born in the West Indies and he taught me how to use a fork and knife. When I got older and ate with friends they would always make fun of me or accuse me of having horrible table manners because of how I used my utensils. It wasn’t until maybe 10 years ago that I learned I’ve been eating the “European way”.

Next you will tell me I should be eating my salad with a knife.

You mean you're not?