Table manners for the American Way. Will differ slightly Start a food is cut into pieces before. Then put a knife into the top corner of the plate. Then shift fork to the right hand. By holding the fork facing up The left hand must always be placed on the lap. Do not put it on the table Dame strictly prohibited. When food enters the mouth and fork to cut food in the supine position before putting the knife into the top corner. Change came with the right hand fork Left an empty place in your lap. And take food by mouth to fork face up.