What’s the proper way to eat ice cream?

In the U.S., of course, there’s a long-standing debate between the bite and lick camps. But the real answer to this timeless question may depend on where in the world you live.

In Italy, where the colorful cases at the gelateria verge on works of art, you’ll be handed a shovel-like spoon with which to enjoy your gelato, often served up in a tulip-shaped cup. In Turkey, dondurma (literally, “freezing” in Turkish) has such a chewy texture, it’s sometimes eaten with a knife and fork. And in the Philippines, you could enjoy your sweet treat on a cone—but wouldn’t you rather eat it stuffed in a bread roll?

Naturally, there are countless ways to make ice cream, too. In parts of Asia, the cold concoction is