Some of the most common ways of using cutlery to communicate are:

Placing your fork and knife in the center of your plate with the tips facing each other forming an inverted (V). This means you’re taking a break.
Placing your knife and fork to form the shape of a cross, with the fork facing up and the knife to the left. It means you have finished eating a course, and you are ready for the next one.
Positioning your cutlery pointing to the right. You’ll then indicate to the staff that the food has been to your liking.
Placing the knife and fork straight up and in the center of the plate. You’re implying that you’re finished and that the plate can be removed.
Using the same position as when you’re taking a break, but you introduce the tip of the knife between the teeth of the fork. You’ll indicate you didn’t like the food.
Finally, for dessert, you will find that the cutlery is situated above the plate.

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