India, June 5 -- A British etiquette coach has ignited a spirited online debate after demonstrating what he claims is the "proper" way to eat a banana - not with your hands, but with cutlery.

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The now-viral video, shared by etiquette expert William Hanson, showcases a formal demonstration that wouldn't look out of place at a royal banquet. "Here's how to eat a banana. Now, we don't pick it up and peel it like a primate," he begins, before slicing off both ends, scoring the peel with the side of his knife, gently peeling it back, and then cutting the fruit into neat, bite-sized pieces to be eaten with a fork.

"This really is the only way you s...