Flatware! I think spoons, forks, and knives are essential to our daily lives and should get more credit!
Flatware, also known as silverware, cutlery or tableware, describes any hand-held implement used in the preparation, eating or serving of food.
To me, I think it is crucial that we use silver ware because it allow us to pick up food without have to use our fingers.
It also minimizing contact in transferring germs and microbes as well as keeping our hands from getting sticky.