Men who used forks were thought to be sissies, and women who used them were called show-off sand overnice, Not until the late 1600's did using a fork become a common custom.

用男人们被认为是脂粉气太重，女人们则被指为卖弄、炫耀和过分讲究。直到17世纪后期，用成为一种风俗。