Comments on: things i fail to understand http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/ There's so much more of it than I have been led to believe... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:21:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: peevish at Living in the Gray http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-979 peevish at Living in the Gray Fri, 02 May 2008 23:59:50 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-979 [...] the spirit of marital harmony and keeping the peace (and because I kinda owe my hubby one for this post), I am following in Mr. Lady’s footsteps, posting a list of some pet peeves I imagine my [...] [...] the spirit of marital harmony and keeping the peace (and because I kinda owe my hubby one for this post), I am following in Mr. Lady’s footsteps, posting a list of some pet peeves I imagine my [...]

]]> By: Amanda (Shamelessly Sassy) http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-941 Amanda (Shamelessly Sassy) Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:42:13 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-941 There is most definitely a right side of the fork! I don't even know how one would go about using the wrong side. I think you need to video this for us. Hope you are having a fabulous weekend! :) There is most definitely a right side of the fork! I don’t even know how one would go about using the wrong side. I think you need to video this for us. Hope you are having a fabulous weekend! :)

]]> By: Constance http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-938 Constance Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:19 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-938 Holy crap, I could have written this post. I got especially mad when I was pregnant and not drinking red bull (I'm still not drinking it actually, since I'm nursing but that's neither here nor there) and I would find those damned cans all over the kitchen, everywhere except the sink, which is where they go before we recycle them. EVERY TIME. So I feel you sister. Holy crap, I could have written this post. I got especially mad when I was pregnant and not drinking red bull (I’m still not drinking it actually, since I’m nursing but that’s neither here nor there) and I would find those damned cans all over the kitchen, everywhere except the sink, which is where they go before we recycle them. EVERY TIME. So I feel you sister.

]]> By: Karly http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-937 Karly Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:35:50 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-937 OK, I'm confused. He holds his fork in the wrong HAND or he holds it UPSIDE DOWN? Obviously, if you are right-handed you use your right hand for your fork, unless you are cutting something. And vice-versa for left handed. Right? I mean, duh. Right? Or am I wrong? And if he is holding it UPSIDE DOWN, I just can't even imagine marrying someone who holds their forks upside down. ;) That's just plain weird. OK, I’m confused. He holds his fork in the wrong HAND or he holds it UPSIDE DOWN? Obviously, if you are right-handed you use your right hand for your fork, unless you are cutting something. And vice-versa for left handed. Right? I mean, duh. Right? Or am I wrong? And if he is holding it UPSIDE DOWN, I just can’t even imagine marrying someone who holds their forks upside down. ;) That’s just plain weird.

]]> By: Ciara http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Ciara Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:17:23 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-936 I have never given this much thought until I read the post and the comments. I paid attention while eating dinner tonight. I rotate! How's that for being annoying and indecisive. I have never given this much thought until I read the post and the comments. I paid attention while eating dinner tonight.

I rotate!

How’s that for being annoying and indecisive.

]]> By: Julia http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Julia Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:48:03 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-935 Lol. When I was reading this post I never expected to find such a heated debate over the proper way to hold a fork! ;) But Colin...sorry, I have to agree with Shan on this one. It's just not logical to hold your fork "upside down". ;) Shan, it was really nice to read how you solved your frustrations after each complaint by realizing that at least your husband takes time to help out. I think you've got a keeper. :) Lol. When I was reading this post I never expected to find such a heated debate over the proper way to hold a fork! ;)

But Colin…sorry, I have to agree with Shan on this one. It’s just not logical to hold your fork “upside down”. ;)

Shan, it was really nice to read how you solved your frustrations after each complaint by realizing that at least your husband takes time to help out. I think you’ve got a keeper. :)

]]> By: cassi http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-933 cassi Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:23:53 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-933 The European grip is clearly meant for Stabbing food, not for the Shoveling that Shannon describes. The rounded side of the fork is clearly no good for Shoveling. Perhaps when Europeans want to Shovel food, they use a spoon! The European grip is clearly meant for Stabbing food, not for the Shoveling that Shannon describes. The rounded side of the fork is clearly no good for Shoveling. Perhaps when Europeans want to Shovel food, they use a spoon!

]]> By: kate http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-931 kate Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:33:06 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-931 Shan, You are certainly right in this case! Post's Etiquette, chapter 35 (The Kindergarten of Etiquette) states, "THE PROPER USE OF THE FORK As soon, therefore, as his hand is dexterous enough, the child must be taught to hold his fork, no longer gripped baby-fashion in his fist, but much as a pencil is held in writing; only the fingers are placed nearer the “top” than the “point,” the thumb and two first fingers are closed around the handle two-thirds of the way up the shank, and the food is taken up shovel-wise on the turned-up prongs. At first his little fingers will hold his fork stiffly, but as he grows older his fingers will become more flexible just as they will in holding his pencil. If he finds it hard work to shovel his food, he can, for a while, continue to use his nursery pusher. By and by the pusher is changed for a small piece of bread, which is held in his left hand and between thumb and first two fingers, and against which the fork shovels up such elusive articles as corn, peas, poached egg, etc." Emily Post (1873–1960). Etiquette. 1922. This is elementary etiquette that is taught to a child upon becoming old enough to manage a fork. We're talking 3. How old is the hubby? Shan, You are certainly right in this case!
Post’s Etiquette, chapter 35 (The Kindergarten of Etiquette) states,

“THE PROPER USE OF THE FORK

As soon, therefore, as his hand is dexterous enough, the child must be taught to hold his fork, no longer gripped baby-fashion in his fist, but much as a pencil is held in writing; only the fingers are placed nearer the “top” than the “point,” the thumb and two first fingers are closed around the handle two-thirds of the way up the shank, and the food is taken up shovel-wise on the turned-up prongs. At first his little fingers will hold his fork stiffly, but as he grows older his fingers will become more flexible just as they will in holding his pencil. If he finds it hard work to shovel his food, he can, for a while, continue to use his nursery pusher. By and by the pusher is changed for a small piece of bread, which is held in his left hand and between thumb and first two fingers, and against which the fork shovels up such elusive articles as corn, peas, poached egg, etc.”
Emily Post (1873–1960). Etiquette. 1922.

This is elementary etiquette that is taught to a child upon becoming old enough to manage a fork. We’re talking 3. How old is the hubby?

]]> By: Wendy http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-929 Wendy Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:46:31 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-929 I must admit, I didn't know there was a right side of the tines. I must admit, I didn’t know there was a right side of the tines.

]]> By: Chris http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/04/06/things-i-fail-to-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-928 Chris Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:38:04 +0000 http://www.livinginthegray.com/?p=448#comment-928 That same list can be duplicated by most women I know. However is only a tiny fraction of the list most men can make about the things they can't understand about women :) I use the round side of the fork sometimes to mash down on something and make it stick to it if i'm having trouble scooping it, however that is the only acceptable use for the round side of the fork IMHO. Could be a good weight loss trick though :P That same list can be duplicated by most women I know. However is only a tiny fraction of the list most men can make about the things they can’t understand about women :)

I use the round side of the fork sometimes to mash down on something and make it stick to it if i’m having trouble scooping it, however that is the only acceptable use for the round side of the fork IMHO. Could be a good weight loss trick though :P

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