To start with, the fork is on the left side of the plate and the knife is on the right side.Try laying the utensils down both together at an angle when finished, at 4 o’clock positioning. This is much more desired than upside down, laying off the plate, or on the sides, like a bridge. Only do this when finished with the meal, during the meal for a pause place the fork and knife in a X formation on the plate. this signals the waiter that you are not finished.