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The easiest rule for silverware is to use it from the outside in; with the exception being the dessert fork & spoon laid across the top of the plate, which many Americans don't do anyway.

One seldom sees such complicated settings anymore, but at least you use the correct fork this way without thinking about which one is small or large. if you have a fish course, for example, your fish fork should be laid outside your meat fork.

I'm perfectly happy with a fork for my savory food and another fork for my sweet food. Saves on dishwashing. These kind of place settings are pretty absurd when you think about it.