What should be paid attention to when placing knives and forks in Western cuisine etiquette?

Left fork and right knife: We always maintain the position of left fork and right knife during the dining process. After cutting the food, we also use our left hand to hold the fork while eating, and the right hand knife will not be lowered during the eating process.

Placement principle:

1. Never place used knives, forks, or spoons on the table, as it can easily stain the tablecloth.

2. Considering the principle of safety, when placing a dining knife, never face the direction of the blade towards others, and the direction of the blade should be towards oneself.

3. Knives, forks, or spoons should all be placed on the plate. One end of the tableware should not be placed on the plate, while the other end should be suspended or leaned against the tabletop, as this can easily cause the tableware to slip off.

Language of Western tableware:

Conversation with people: the handle of the dining knife is in the 4 oclock direction, and the handle of the dining fork is in the 8 oclock direction;

Pause for a moment: the center of the plate is arranged in a V-shape, and the sharp teeth of the fork touch the blade of the knife;

After finishing a dish: knives and forks are placed parallel to the right half of the plate, the handle is aligned with the 4 oclock direction, and the tip is aligned with the 10 oclock direction;

Positive review: Placing the knives and forks parallel and horizontally indicates that you are very satisfied with the dining process;

Negative review: Crossed knives and forks in a V-shape indicate that you feel the restaurants food or service is not good