In our culture, it is inappropriate for a person to have hands, so those who cannot see utensils are seen as unpolished 'savages' who have not learned the basics of etiquette. But we were actually wrong, because hand feeding has its own interesting explanations and maybe it's not as bad as we think.
Food etiquette during it varies a lot between cultures. Not so in the West usually, so that people would eat without utensils. Spoon, fork and knife as tools for putting food in the mouth and conservation clean hands are in 24-hour operation - breakfast, lunch, dinner.
But there are also some dishes that are simply we can't eat any other way or we've gotten used to eating them with our hands, that we don't even want to bother using anymore accessories. Tacos, fries, pizza, burger, burrito... there's probably nothing better feeling, as when with one hand you grab a delicious burger, and with the other, crispy fries.
But that's not all! And for complete enjoyment you lick your fingers. Um, maybe it is disgusting, but it is scientifically proven that this used to show, what is yours? personality.
You are probably more adventurous than others
If you've been raised in a culture that forges utensils to the stars, yet you've ditched the traditional mundane in favor of sweet hand-feeding, you're an open-minded person, she says therapist Rebecca Capps. The same goes if you like to try food from different parts of the world, because that means you are adventurous. Adventure and food often go hand in hand.
You are probably a person who enjoys life
If you don't let your fork come between you and your food, you're not alone, as it's said to affect the sensory experience you have while eating. Feeding is sensual. With your hands, your experience is on another level because of touch. Your hands touching your lips and mouth explore the sensations and texture of the food. Tasting food with your hands and dipping your fingers into sauces shows that you like to enjoy life and love it, she says Capps.
You are probably more creative
If you rarely think twice before dipping your toes into the sauce, you're probably a creative person who doesn't want to follow the rules. Capps he says that several top chefs also encourage you to dip your hands into the food because it increases the sensory connection with the food.
You're probably a person who speaks your mind
Capps he says that people who eat with their hands don't care about other people's opinions. They should also not be afraid to express their opinion.
Of course, it's hard to say exactly what hand feeding says about your personality because there are many reasons why you do it. If you pay attention to your emotions during feeding, you will find out why you have this habit.
