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Because I think in the french or the British placed it there and than America started to place it there because they thought it was so proper. You should look more into that!

I think it's because the french put it on that side or something. You should look more into that.

AnswerThis became a convention simply because the majority of people are right-handed.

Try eating your meal with the implements in opposite hands - it's not easy!

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