In the grand scheme of things I just can't bring myself to care whether I'm using the correct fork for a salad or which hand I'm supposed to hold the knife with...

Sorry, I guess I should care otherwise I'm considered "uncivilized" but I don't. Yes I use silverware, but only the essentials. I find it incredibly pointless to set out all the silverware if all you need to use is a fork. I'm sure I've put my elbows up on the table, I don't really notice. I don't talk with my mouth full (or at least I try not to) or like eat food off of somebody else's plate or anything.

Just don't invite me to dinner any of you, I'd rather not have people watching the way I use my silverware.