How Should You Eat A Croissant?

Tesco almond croissants. A pack of two, each croissant 310 calories. The pack of two costs £1.70 online. 

Croissants and Cutlery

 The Indians eat with their hands, which is their tradition. The French dunk their croissants in coffee, which is their tradition. (When in Rome, do as the Romans do.)

However, in the UK, in 2023, we are in post Covid-19 times. We have fears of a return of other pandemics. We have an increasingly high proportion of the population being the vulnerable elderly. 

Therefore, we should set an example to the young and old of not using fingers in communal plates. Also, we should not use fingers instead of cutlery. Why? 

Firstly, to protect ourselves from contamination. Secondly, so that we do not forget when in groups. Thirdly, to be sure we are not set a bad example. to children or grandchilden or other observers. 

Cutlery is convenient. Cutlery protects us. If in doubt, use cutlery instead of fingers.

Cutlery can also be used to cut croissants. Why?

Croissants and Calories

Croissants are highly calorific. Especially my favourite, almond-filled croissants. You can get them warm and freshly baked from Tesco Express in Hatch End, NW London, England, UK. Use a knife and fork to cut them in half, for sharing, or eating the second half at a later meal. 

If you go shopping in the evening, you sometimes see croissants reduced from one pound (sterling) each to 30 p. If you want to give me a treat, buy me an almond croissant!

Angela Lansbury

Author of Etiquette for Every Occasion.

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