Is eating etiquette ending?

[Fabrizio]

According to a report in the Daily Mail, one third of the British public now think it is acceptable to eat with their fingers. A survey revealed that one in six would consider licking their plates after a good meal. As if that wasn't bad enough, all this comes just over a year after the revelation that knife sales were plummeting as people chose to eat meals with only a fork.
Is it becoming less important how your food reaches your mouth?

[Zimba]

Much of the developing world has different cuisine that encourages eating with your hands. They also prioritize washing your hands regularly, before and after a meal. With the internationalization of our cuisine, and the casual nature of our snack meals blending with our main meals it doesn't surprise me that more people are eating food with their hands instead of utensils.