0
Why do some right handed people hold a knife in their left hand and a fork in the right hand?
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why do some right-handed people hold a fork with the left hand and a knife in the right hand?
i dont no, maybe you should put them on the left side and you might be happy
Why is the fork on the left and the knife on the right?
Because you use your knife to cut, and your fork to keep your steak from sliding of your plate. It's simply harder to cut your food with your left hand. so you take the fork in the left hand, the knife in the right. That's the reason, why the fork goes left and the knife goes right from the plate.
Where are spoons placed in American style settings?
The knife and spoon are placed on the right side of the setting (the knife to the right of the plate, and the spoon to the right of the knife), and the fork to the left of the plate. For a left-handed person, reverse the placement.
Which side of the plate does the knife fork and spoon go on?
Left. While this is correct, it's counter -intuitive , as most people are right-handed. This persists as an affectation of superior social graces, and feel this out-moded custom is overdue for retirement.
Which hand should be used when eating?
* Correct dining etiquette would maintain that the fork should always and only be used with the left hand. However, when a buffet is served at a party and the guests are eating while standing up, the fork can be held in whichever hand is suitable. * When eating at a restaurant or a guests home the fork is in the left hand and the knife is used by your right hand to cut meat or vegetables into small pieces. Once you have accomplished this then lay your knife at the inside rim of your plate and you can most certainly use your right hand with your fork again(unless you are left handed.)
When you don't have a knife does the fork go on the right?
Yes when there is no knife it is on the right. It was established on April 9, 2009. But if there is a knife its on the left
Where does the fork and knife go next to the plate?
Fork on left and knife on right. If you have lots of courses you work from the inside to the outside. You would have a smaller fork for starter then work outside for the rest.
Why do you say knife and fork and not fork and knife?
Because the Knife was created before the Fork.
In a table setting that includes a dessert spoon and fork the tines of the dessert fork should always be facing toward the?
To the left. On the assumption that most people are right-handed, the handle of the fork should be presented to the diner's right hand.
Do Italian people eat food with a knife and fork?
Italian people are no different than anyone else and yes, they do use a knife and fork and in some cases use a fork with a spoon to twirl their pasta around the fork so it does not splatter everywhere.
Do you fold a napkin with a fork and knife in it or just the fork?
Fork and knife
When using only a fork and knife how is it set at the place setting?
The fork and knife go on the right side of the plate and if you have a spoon it goes on the left side of the plate.
