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pwhodges:
--- Quote from: Caspian Sea Monster on 16 Sep 2013, 05:03 ---Clarification: Cutlery broadly refers to knives. Forks and spoons are not knives, therefore I don't consider the set of eating implements typically set at a dining table to collectively qualify as cutlery.
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We are, of course, in different countries, and speak different though related languages - so our usages are naturally different as well!
The Oxford English Dictionary says:
--- Quote from: OED ---Cutlery (noun): The craft or trade of a cutler; (collective noun) knives and other wares made or sold by cutlers, esp knives, forks, and spoons for use at table.
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The more modern Oxford Dictionary of English is explicit in both our usages:
--- Quote from: ODE ---Cutlery (noun): knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food; (N America) cutting utensils, especially knives.
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Caspian Sea Monster:
::mutters something about pants and suspenders::
pwhodges:
Pavement is another good one.
phLOx:
Good day peoples.
Some insight to the above mentioned on my current location: South Africa
With regards to table manners concerning cutlery, we use the same method as mostly mentioned. The fork in your left- and the knife in your right hand. Cutting takes place before taking a bite. The many small piece method is also popular for parents to exercise on their children's plates. I'm only speaking from experience though, and there are exceptions. My fiance for one is right handed, yet she still uses the fork in her right hand and her knife is in the left hand. I believe this comes from learning to eat with cutlery, starting out without a knife and holding the fork in the dominant hand.
With regards to tips; most restaurants do not pay their waiters, and they rely solely on tips from patrons. A generally accepted minimum tip is 10%. People that are feeling gracious or have a good income will tip 15% to 20%. Many restaurants have a policy in place, where if your table has six people or more, tip will automatically be included in the bill, generally at 15%.
Finally, talking about the gas stations. We refer to them as a "garage" or as a "petrol station". We also have what is called a "petrol jockey". This person will attend to your needs, be it to fill up, check tire pressure, water, oil etc. etc. Half of the time, if not more often, your windshield will be cleaned during fill-up. Tipping is recommended here but not mandatory. There is no "self service" option when it comes to filling your tank.
Method of Madness:
--- Quote from: Caspian Sea Monster on 15 Sep 2013, 23:00 ---(and New Jersey I guess)
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Wasn't sure if Oregon was still true, but yeah, definitely still illegal in Jersey.
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