The usage of knife and fork is divided into American and European. The American usage is to put the knife on the plate after cutting the meat, change the fork from the left hand to the right hand, and then fork the cut meat with the fork. European usage rules always hold a fork in the left hand and a knife in the right hand. You can put food on the fork with a knife. The knives and forks placed on the dining table have a certain order, generally three sets of knives and forks are in the majority, and they are taken from outside to inside in turn when eating. Use a fork for cold cuts, a silver knife and fork for fish and a steel knife and fork for meat; Use a fork to eat lettuce, a fork or spoon to eat pudding or snacks, and a knife and fork to eat fruit. In the process of eating, if you haven't finished eating, put the knife and fork on both sides of the plate, with the fork facing down on the left and the knife forming an angle with the fork on the right; After eating, knives and forks should be placed side by side on the right or middle of the plate to signal the waiter to take them away. When the knife is put down, the blade should be inward. Westerners eat, the first thing is to open the napkin and lay it flat on their knees. Napkins are used to wipe your mouth and hands. Never use them to wipe your face or nose. During the meal, the napkin should always be placed on the leg. If you leave temporarily, you can fold the napkin and put it on the seat or beside the plate. Fold your napkin and put it on the table before you leave. "Finger-washing Bowl" is usually served before dishes or desserts that must be served by hand. The bowl contains warm water and some small flower-like ornaments. When used, you can wash your fingers in water and then dry them with napkins.
The order of western food is: appetizer-soup-fish or meat-vegetable salad or milk-dessert or fruit-coffee or tea. Generally, the way of taking western food is that the waiter or host will send each dish to the table for the guests to take, and then pass it on to the people next to him after one person takes it. It is not advisable to take too much food, and you can take it again if necessary. Bread and other foods are put on a large plate to help themselves as needed, and can be eaten at any time during meals. In Europe, when the first dish is served, you can eat it. In America, you have to wait for the last person to serve it before you start eating.
When eating western food, you should behave appropriately and have an elegant posture. You should also pay attention to the following: sit upright when eating, don't bend over the table, and don't end up eating dishes; Don't take off your coat, tie, sleeve or unbutton at will during meals; Shut up and chew when eating, and don't talk when there is food in your mouth; Don't take food from other people, and don't take food from the tray with your own knife and fork; Avoid wiping or blowing your nose in public, and cover your mouth with your hands or napkins when picking your teeth.