The chef should prepare salad in bite-size pieces. However, if the pieces of salad are too large to eat, use the edge of your salad fork to cut them into smaller pieces. As a last resort, use your dinner knife to cut the lettuce, but that means you will need a new knife for your main course if one has not been provided. If you have to keep your soiled knife, set it on your bread plate.
Conclusion of Meal
In North America, place utensils at the 4:20 position to signal that you are finished your meal. The fork tines face up and the knife blade should face the fork. This will protect the server from accidentally being cut should the knife slide. Again, it's about being considerate.
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