Croissants are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee in the morning. It may not be the healthiest breakfast, but it’s definitely delicious. Traditionally associated with France, few people know that it was invented in the 17th century to honor Austria’s victory over the Ottoman Empire. The word “croissant” means “crescent” in French, so its shape is no coincidence. We often order croissants in a café, but have you ever wondered if you’re eating them the right way? We tell you how to eat a croissant according to etiquette.
Rule 1.
Never dip a croissant in a drink.
We don’t claim that it tastes better, but etiquette experts recommend leaving this practice at home. In public, despite the popular French slinging, it is unacceptable. First, there is a possibility that the coffee will spill, and second, there is a possibility that the liquid will run down your face after biting into the soaked croissant. In general, the rule is valid for purely aesthetic reasons.
Rule 2.
Choose Confiture
Personally, we believe that food should be fun because everyone has different tastes. However, in France, it is customary to choose strawberry or raspberry jam for croissants, but children are often offered chocolate and vanilla sauces. If you want to feel like a real French woman, then go for the savoury.
Rule 3.
Tear the croissant, do not cut it
Etiquette experts unanimously declare that the croissant should not be cut, but rather torn off the layered pieces by hand. A knife is used with the croissant to spread butter or jam. This is done so as not to get your hands dirty.
Rule 4.
Eat croissants during the day
Croissants are believed to be a welcome addition to breakfast, and sometimes even a substitute, but a more logical reason for this is that baked goods are best eaten fresh.
Rule 5.
Don’t eat croissants on the go
Remember how Audrey Hepburn’s heroine in the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” deliciously washed down a croissant with coffee while window shopping? Unfortunately, according to etiquette, eating it on the go, like an ordinary bun, is not accepted. This is understandable: after all, clothes will be covered with crumbs, and lipstick will be erased.
Source: People Talk
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