Eating
Do not begin eating until everyone has taken their place at the table and your host has invited you to eat.
Utensils
Like most other continental Europeans, Swedes do not switch knives or forks. The knife is held in the right hand, the fork in the left. On finishing your meal you should lay the knife and fork parallel across the right side of the plate and the tips should point to the 10 o clock position.
Usually the fork and spoon above your place setting is for dessert. As to the other cutlery surrounding your dinner plate, the general rule is to s tart from the outside and work your way in with each course.
A small side plate often accompanied by a knife across it is generally used for your bread serving.