Originally Posted by
langleybaston
Yes, a super thread. .My modest contribution.:
Berlin Melia a couple of years ago. Some rooms attracted what was called Club privileges, primarily breakfasting with fewer people fighting for the sekt, and a lounge wherein all manner of snacks, teas, coffees and beers were continuously available. A good perk at 1630 after a day walking to/ from Checkpoint Charlie or a day on the rivers and canals.
Not one day, but twice, we saw a Brit wifey eat crisps from a bowl with a tea spoon, little finger cocked. Have I been eating crisps coarsely all these years? Do tell.
Generally speaking, German hotel bars do provide spoons in the bowls of nibbles on the bar - the intention obviously being for the user to scoop some into the palm of their hand or whatever thus (hopefully) preventing germ-laden fingers contaminating the contents. The chances are that anyone plunging their hand in will be a non-German (& quite likely from our fair shore). Never saw anyone actually using the spoon to eat from though!
