Spoonfeed These Cutlery Etiquettes

Use spoons if you're eating something like soup or pudding that isn't entirely solid. The spoon must be held by your right hand. The handle must be positioned between your thumb, index, and middle fingers as you would a pen when holding it. Always hold it upright. To prevent spills, fill the spoon only some of the way up.

For the fork, use your left hand. Use your right hand when eating something like pasta that doesn't require a knife. Hold the fork like a pen. Place the index finger down the fork's back. The fourth and fifth fingers should be at rest. Never raise the pinky finger. Orient the fork downward. Avoid using it to scoop food.

For the knife, use your right hand. You should hold it with your third finger and the handle cupped in the palm of your hand. Your index finger should be extended down the blade's rear. Place the thumb against the handle's side. Cut the meal gently with the knife or spear it. The food and the plate must remain stationary.

Use a fish knife to separate the fish's soft flesh from the body. It is never used to cut the fish. It requires a different grip than a typical knife. Hold it between the thumb, index, and middle fingers of your right hand. Use the fish fork as a conventional fork while holding it in your left hand.

When using cutlery, your hands should be kept away from the food as much as possible. Hold forks, knives, and spoons at the tip of their handles, away from the food. Bring them close to your mouth, only when you are eating a bite or morsel. The rest of the time, they should be kept away. Never point or make any gestures with your cutlery.