Utensils Rule 1-"Liquids on your right solids on your left Rule 2-Utensils(spoons, forks knives and glasses)on the outermost position are used first, so they are placed in the order of use. Rule 3-The blade of knife must face toward the plate.Utensils Rule 1—“Liquids on your right, solids on your left” Rule 2—Utensils (spoons, forks, knives and glasses) on the outermost position are used first, so they are placed in the order of use. Rule 3—The blade of knife must face toward the plate