How To Use Fork And Knife In South Africa

What is Fork And Knife?

A set of cutlery consisting of a table knife and a dinner fork.

How To Use Fork And Knife In South Africa?

Know that the fork is on the left side of the plate and the knife is on the right.

To cut into items on your plate, pick up and hold your knife in your right hand.

Hold your fork in your left hand. 

Bend the wrists, so that your index fingers are pointing down towards your plate.

Hold the food down with the fork by applying pressure through the index finger.

Bring smallish bits of food to your mouth with the fork.

Is it better to eat with a fork?

According to researchers, people tend to eat less when they use a fork instead of a spoon.