The golden rule is ALWAYS work from the OUTSIDE, IN. Use the outside knife and fork for the first course (entrée), and then simply work inwards for each subsequent course. Knives are always to the right, and forks are always to the left. The soup spoon, if required, will always be on the extreme right if being served as a first course, or second in from the right if being served as a second course. Dessert cutlery will always be at the top of the place setting with the fork facing right and the spoon positioned above this with the bowl facing left. When finished eating, position the knife and fork (or other cutlery used) side by side pointing into the centre of the plate. Source: http://www.gourmet-food-revolution.com/table-setting-etiquette.html

It is good etiquette to remain standing until shown where to sit. Do not begin eating until the host signals to do so. It is bad etiquette to rest elbows on the table. Try and cut food with the fork as it compliments the cook by showing it is tender. Everything should be eaten on the plate.
Indicate you have finished by lying the fork and knife parallel across the right hand side of the plate. (Source: http://www.sideroad.com/Cross_Cultural_Communication/dining-etiquette.html)

An honoured guest sits at the centre of the table furthest from the door and begins eating first. Learn to use chopsticks - never point them, never pierce food with them, rest them on the chopstick rest when breaking for drink or chat. It is good etiquette to try a bit of everything. Conversation is subdued. (Source: http://www.sideroad.com/Cross_Cultural_Communication/dining-etiquette.html)

The fork is held in the right hand and is used for eating. To use the knife, the fork is switched to the left hand. To continue eating, the fork is switched back to the right hand. If you are more comfortable eating in the Continental manner it will not offend anyone. Foods or drinks can be refused without causing offence. Many foods are eaten by hand. (Source: http://www.sideroad.com/Cross_Cultural_Communication/dining-etiquette.html)

Guests are honoured with prime choice of meats - head, eyes, etc. Eaten with right hand only. Meat is torn by holding down the piece against the dish and ripping off a desired amount with forefinger and thumb pressed together. Rice is scooped up. Do not be afraid of making a mess. If you are finished leave food on your plate otherwise it will be filled immediately. It is proper etiquette to compliment the host on the food and his hospitality.  (Source: http://www.sideroad.com/Cross_Cultural_Communication/dining-etiquette.html)