sf wrote:

>> I am trying to get my mind around how anyone could get them to work that
>> way. You mean holding them like a baby holds a rattle??
>>
> When eating with the fork, yes. When cutting meat, the fork handle is
> literally straight up in the air... sometimes they put their thumb up
> to steady it while cutting. A sledge hammer in the other hand would
> be more appropriate, IMO.
>
I have seen people clumsily cut their food while holding their fork with
the same grip as if they're reaching to grasp the vertical refrigerator
door handle. It is awkward and they look uncouth.