He was still trying to sort out their mealtime etiquette when he heard the clatter of silverware and looked up to see Cheerilee giving Rough Tumble a dirty look. Dale realized that everyone had been served, and was waiting on him to begin, so he picked up the outermost fork and speared a pile of salad, managing to get it to his mouth without dropping any, which was fortunate, since all the ponies were watching him intently.