September 12, 2025 at 8:48 am

She Tried to Eat “The European Way” And It Didn’t Go Well. – ‘I don’t get it. In America, that’s considered rude.’

by Matthew Gilligan

woman eating a plate of food

TikTok/@amygordy1

Did you know there’s a “European way” to eat?

I had no idea!

But it’s true…and a TikTokker named Amy decided to give it a shot in a viral video.

woman eating some food

TikTok/@amygordy1

The text overlay on Amy’s video reads, “Trying to use silverware the European way.”

She told viewers, “I’m gonna try to not switch my silverware in this meal. It could be challenging for us Americans.”

Amy gave it her best shot, but she was clearly out of her league.

She said, “I don’t even know how to do this. What do I do?”

Her male companion said off-camera, “I don’t get it. In America, that’s considered rude.”

woman eating a plate of food

TikTok/@amygordy1

Amy continued and said, “I’m confused how to use my knife with my left hand. I’m very inept at my left hand.”

She added, “I’m really struggling.”

In the caption, Amy wrote, “I don’t expect this to be that hard.”

Well, it turns out she was WRONG.

But let’s give her an A for effort!

woman eating a plate of food

TikTok/@amygordy1

Check out the video.

@amygordy1

I don’t expect this to be that hard 🍴 #silverware #dining

♬ original sound – Amy Gordy

And this is how viewers reacted.

This person didn’t hold back.

Screenshot 2025 08 17 at 7.03.05 PM She Tried to Eat The European Way And It Didnt Go Well.   I dont get it. In America, thats considered rude.

Another individual asked a question…

Screenshot 2025 08 17 at 7.03.31 PM She Tried to Eat The European Way And It Didnt Go Well.   I dont get it. In America, thats considered rude.

And this TikTokker chimed in.

Screenshot 2025 08 17 at 7.03.42 PM She Tried to Eat The European Way And It Didnt Go Well.   I dont get it. In America, thats considered rude.

Should we just eat with our hands at this point?

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