SC - Macrows vs the computer

[Seton1355@aol.com]

I was always under the impression that that left hand/right hand business was
found in cultures/countries not commonly considered part of Western Europe.
Besides...about 10% of us out here (myself included) are left-handed.
- --Maire

LrdRas at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 3/23/00 4:36:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, Aldyth at aol.com
> writes:
>
> << The fundraiser also featured no silverware, as they thought
>  medieval man ate without utensils. >>
>
> Actually, they did eat without utensils other than a knife until relatively
> late in period. This is the reason why you only use your right hand to serve
> yourself food with (your left being used for personal cleansing).
>
> Since the truly rich had spoons (which were, in fact, sometimes distributed
> to guest but are almost never distributed at SCA feasts), I use only my knife
> at feast table and my fingers (although I did receive a period spoon as a
> gift from a very special artisan from the Barony of Blackstone which I use
> 'rarely').
>
> Ras
>
> Ras
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