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Not really, as my interpretation of what's dangerous or threatening may be different than others.Have you ever considered carrying an additional knife in such cases, one dedicated to the task of slicing steak? One that would never be perceived as dangerous/threatening to others when used for dining?
Oh? You don't think it would be relatively easy to choose a knife that wouldn't be viewed as "dangerous or threatening" by almost everyone? How about a folding knife which was indistinguishable from an actual steak knife, or perhaps a fruit sampling knife? There's a ton of models out there -- which I had no idea existed prior to this thread.Not really, as my interpretation of what's dangerous or threatening may be different than others.
I did not. That's not true.
Whether one uses their own knife as noted is a choice. Neither right nor wrong. That's what I admitted, or rather stated. Go back and look what I posted.
If one chooses to use their own knife in the setting I described, it wouldn't be a "rude and uncouth" act, and no that's not up to "opinion." Anyone suggesting that is objectively wrong.
No way to tap-dance around that. Even if there actually are people who exist that would be offended by people using their own knives, it wouldn't make the act "rude and uncouth." It would just make the offended people wrong.
There are other labels that one could apply to those who use their own knives (I noted some above), and their validity would at least be arguable.
"Rude and uncouth" ain't among them.
Hang on; a fruit sampling knife is pretty much a sterling sliver butter knife.Oh? You don't think it would be relatively easy to choose a knife that wouldn't be viewed as "dangerous or threatening" by almost everyone? How about a folding knife which was indistinguishable from an actual steak knife, or perhaps a fruit sampling knife? There's a ton of models out there -- which I had no idea existed prior to this thread.
Maybe for you, sure.Oh? You don't think it would be relatively easy to choose a knife that wouldn't be viewed as "dangerous or threatening" by almost everyone? How about a folding knife which was indistinguishable from an actual steak knife, or perhaps a fruit sampling knife? There's a ton of models out there -- which I had no idea existed prior to this thread.
Using that sort of logic, why would you use ANY knife, even one that was provided by the steakhouse? How would the origin of the steak knife innoculate it from somehow causing discomfort/problems to other patrons?Maybe for you, sure.
For me, I have no issue using the cutlery at a steakhouse, and have no interest in taking my own.
In my opinion, I am there to eat a meal and enjoy the food and company with zero desire or need to pull out my own knife.
In my mind, I am a guest, and would rather not take any chance of causing discomfort or an problem to the establishment, staff, or other patrons.
If I may share a quick story...
I hired a young man a couple of years back, who was very enthusiastic a seemed like a good fit for one of my work crews.
One day, I got a call from the crew leader that he was out in the nursery with his own machete to make discards. As the owner, I assign safety clippers.
When I got there, he was wildly swinging the machete, and the rest of the crew, rather than working, was watching him with trepidation.
In his mind, he was increasing productivity, and using a more efficient tool.
In my mind, he was acting dangerously around other employees, and costing me money since they had all stopped work to get away from him.
I was also thinking about what my insurance payout would be if he hurt himself or someone else. Not to mention, the crew morale being affected, as well as my professional reputation.
So, in summary, I'd rather just use what the steakhouse provides and be polite and cognizant of my surroundings.
Did you read my post?Using that sort of logic, why would you use ANY knife, even one that was provided by the steakhouse? How would the origin of the steak knife innoculate it from somehow causing discomfort/problems to other patrons?
Do you feel or understand how you just skipped out into stupid territory ?Using that sort of logic, why would you use ANY knife, even one that was provided by the steakhouse? How would the origin of the steak knife innoculate it from somehow causing discomfort/problems to other patrons?
....what?Using that sort of logic, why would you use ANY knife, even one that was provided by the steakhouse? How would the origin of the steak knife innoculate it from somehow causing discomfort/problems to other patrons?
Would you just admit that what you really want to do is display one of your knives in public? That's what this boils down to, isn't it?Using that sort of logic, why would you use ANY knife, even one that was provided by the steakhouse? How would the origin of the steak knife innoculate it from somehow causing discomfort/problems to other patrons?