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What is the correct placement of silverware on the plate when you have finished your meal?
When "closing" the plate to indicate that you are finished, place the
knife and fork PARALLEL TOGETHER on the right side of the plate.
Visualize the plate as a clock. The handles of the flatware go between
3 and 6 o'clock. I like "10 to 4" (right in the middle of 3 and 6)
parallel together. If you need your knife for the next course, place
the fork, tines down on the plate. "Rest" position is either crossed
(Continental style), or the knife on the plate at the top and the fork
tines-up at 10 to 4 (American style.)
It can be exasperating when dining in our country because most American
wait staff personnel do not know this silent language. ALL European
restaurants know this information and abide by it.
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