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Dining Etiquette Seminars - Eating Dessert

Eating Dessert

When the main course is finished, bring the utensils that are placed on top of the dinner plate to the sides of the plate: the fork to the left and the spoon to the right.

Dessert that includes solids and creamy or liquid food may be eaten with the fork in the left hand, prongs down, and the spoon in the right. Eat with the spoon. The fork can serve as a pusher.

If the dessert is cake or pie, you may use only the fork. For ice cream or pudding, use only the spoon. Leave the other utensil in place on the table.

When you finish with your dessert, place both utensils together at either side on your plate anywhere between the clock positions of four and six. This position of your silverware indicates that you have finished eating.

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