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Why don't Germans cut potatoes and fish with a knife?

A) It is bad luck.
B) It ruins the good flavor.
C) It indicates to the cook that they are not fully cooked.
D) It shows you have bad manners.

User Alan Orozco
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C) It indicates to the cook that they are not fully cooked.
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Answer:

C) It indicates to the cook that they are not fully cooked.

Step-by-step explanation:

Traditionally, Germans cut fish, potatoes and other similar foods with the side of their fork instead of the knife as this indicated that the food was tender and properly cooked.

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