If the discussion is in progress should stay put cutlery, knives, forks and the end-end approach. The fork is in the upside down and facing a sharp knife into the plate.
If during the conversation should stay cutlery by placing the tip of a fork. North and knife together. Fork will be upside down. And turned the knife into the side of the plate.
If during the conversation should stay cutlery by putting an end to the fork and knife, oblique approach. A fork in the upside down and turned the knife inside the plate.