Video demonstrating how to butter your bread CORRECTLY stirs fierce debate online — “This doesn’t even make sense!”
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Have you ever wondered if you're buttering your toast wrong?
We're sure most of us here at SDC have not given this everyday task much thought. But, did you know that if you butter a piece of bread by slathering in the butter in a piece that you want to eat, then you're actually doing it wrong?
We know you’re double-taking at this one, folks. An etiquette expert has indeed revealed that buttering your piece of bread this way is actually not the correct way of doing it.
So, how are we supposed to do this simple task correctly?
Dr Clinton Lee has taken to TikTok to reveal the correct manner of how to butter a piece of bread.
Credit: TikTok/@apwasiwine
In his latest video, he explained how the usual butter-slathering technique is an improper table manner.
He explains: “Many people will take the entire piece of bread and butter it on their plate.”
While he recognised that the method is "practical" for most people, the certified dining master demonstrated how you should spread butter on your bread.
According to Mr Lee, the first thing you need to do to butter your bread is to place the butter onto your plate.
“This is where the saying comes from, ‘breaking bread’,” he said.
“You break the bread into small, mouth-sized pieces, butter it and there you go. Perfect.”
The etiquette expert said that you should break the bread into small pieces instead of slathering a butter on it. Credit: TikTok/@apwasiwine.
The video went viral, amassing more than 4.4 million views and over 4,500 comments from TikTok users who have mixed reactions to the clip.
A number of users pointed out that the expression "breaking bread" originated from the Bible, where it was used to describe the act of sharing meals with others.
Many users expressed how horrible they felt about themselves, describing themselves as "monsters" and "barbaric" for not knowing the basic table manners for such a minuscule task.
However, others refused to believe this claim, describing that the extra steps were "unnecessary".
One person wrote: “This doesn’t even make sense; it looks like it made more mess.”
“In the grand scheme of things, specifically the gift of life, I find this to be complete nonsense. I really can’t believe people do this,” another wrote.
Another comment read: “If someone is going to shame me for how I butter my bread I don’t need them in my life.”
Other etiquette experts backed Dr Lee's video, saying that he was right that you need to break the bread into small pieces in terms of following "proper" etiquette.
Meanwhile, a number of users expressed their gratitude for the tip, saying that they will be using the tip at their next gathering.
One person wrote: “Why are people hating so much? He’s showing what other people do, and it’s great information.”
“I don’t know why people are hating. Sure it’s odd but it’s still interesting to watch,” another added.
A third quipped: “Wow, that’s classy.”
What are your thoughts on this little-known etiquette manner? Do you think it's necessary?
We're sure most of us here at SDC have not given this everyday task much thought. But, did you know that if you butter a piece of bread by slathering in the butter in a piece that you want to eat, then you're actually doing it wrong?
We know you’re double-taking at this one, folks. An etiquette expert has indeed revealed that buttering your piece of bread this way is actually not the correct way of doing it.
So, how are we supposed to do this simple task correctly?
Dr Clinton Lee has taken to TikTok to reveal the correct manner of how to butter a piece of bread.
Credit: TikTok/@apwasiwine
In his latest video, he explained how the usual butter-slathering technique is an improper table manner.
He explains: “Many people will take the entire piece of bread and butter it on their plate.”
While he recognised that the method is "practical" for most people, the certified dining master demonstrated how you should spread butter on your bread.
According to Mr Lee, the first thing you need to do to butter your bread is to place the butter onto your plate.
“This is where the saying comes from, ‘breaking bread’,” he said.
“You break the bread into small, mouth-sized pieces, butter it and there you go. Perfect.”
The etiquette expert said that you should break the bread into small pieces instead of slathering a butter on it. Credit: TikTok/@apwasiwine.
The video went viral, amassing more than 4.4 million views and over 4,500 comments from TikTok users who have mixed reactions to the clip.
A number of users pointed out that the expression "breaking bread" originated from the Bible, where it was used to describe the act of sharing meals with others.
Many users expressed how horrible they felt about themselves, describing themselves as "monsters" and "barbaric" for not knowing the basic table manners for such a minuscule task.
However, others refused to believe this claim, describing that the extra steps were "unnecessary".
One person wrote: “This doesn’t even make sense; it looks like it made more mess.”
“In the grand scheme of things, specifically the gift of life, I find this to be complete nonsense. I really can’t believe people do this,” another wrote.
Another comment read: “If someone is going to shame me for how I butter my bread I don’t need them in my life.”
Other etiquette experts backed Dr Lee's video, saying that he was right that you need to break the bread into small pieces in terms of following "proper" etiquette.
Meanwhile, a number of users expressed their gratitude for the tip, saying that they will be using the tip at their next gathering.
One person wrote: “Why are people hating so much? He’s showing what other people do, and it’s great information.”
“I don’t know why people are hating. Sure it’s odd but it’s still interesting to watch,” another added.
A third quipped: “Wow, that’s classy.”
What are your thoughts on this little-known etiquette manner? Do you think it's necessary?
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