In medieval Europe, people would carry their own personal spoons everywhere they go- especially when attending feasts. Why? Because hosts didn't always provide utensils. And spoons were considered valuable personal items.
Some wealthy families even had custom-made spoons engraved with their names or family crests, and these were sometimes given as christening gifts known as " Apostle Spoons".
So next time you use a spoon, remember - it wasn't just for eating - it once showed your social status too. π β¨