In serving a dinner party, put forks on the left, and knives (and soup spoons)on the right. The different knives and forks are for different courses. The small knife and fork are for the first course, and the small knife on the small plate is for butter or cheese(奶酪). As a rule, when you eat you start on the outside and move in to the plate. The spoon and small fork at the top are for dessert(甜点心).
The small plate is for bread and is always on the left. There are usually at least two glasses. They are on the right. Where are knives always put