Which side should you put the knife and fork on?

Our tips for knowing which side to put the knife and fork on

In order for your first date not to end in failure, it is important to know the codes of elegance. When dating an elegant man or woman who is interested in the art of the table, you must not make mistakes. People who have the key points of good manners will be impressed if you have them too. Today we are going to present to you the essentials to know during a dinner with your coveted, his family or even during a professional dinner. Are you sure you know how to use knives and forks?

Currently, French table manners are the mainstream in Japan and around the world. However, there are occasions when not only French table manners but also English table manners are required. When using knives and forks at English-style venues such as afternoon tea, be aware of the following points!

In the French way, there is no question of putting food on the back of a fork!

Would you like to turn the fork over and put the cut vegetables and meat on its back to eat? This is OK in English manners, but not in French manners.

In the English style, you don't have to change the fork to hold it in your right hand!

Even if you have a knife in your right hand and a fork in your left hand at the beginning, some people will want to switch the fork to their right hand after cutting meat. However, this is OK in the French style, but not in the English style.

Position of knife and fork after eating

When you are done eating the food, it is a formal way to put the knife and fork at the "3 o'clock position" on the plate in the French style and at the "6 o'clock (vertical) position" on the plate in the English style. In both cases, the blade of the knife should be inside when you are done eating. At this time, the back of the fork should be facing down. Nowadays, the prevailing idea is that if you place the fork at "4 o'clock", it will not violate French or British manners. There is no end to good manners, but above all, try to maintain them and enjoy your meal without any problems.