How To Set A Table For Dinner

When setting the table keep in mind how many courses there will be, and therefore, how many knives, forks, and spoons are needed. Have everything clean, and lay everything straight. Air room well. Wipe table, and if a tablecloth is used, cover table with a felt silence cloth. If a tablecloth is used, it should be laid with the fold in the center of the table. If a centerpiece and doilies are used, they should be laid at even distances. Clean white oil cloth and paper napkins make an attractive looking table. At each cover the knife, edge in, is placed at the right with the spoon, and the glass is placed at the right in line with the end of the knife. The fork is at the left and bread and butter plate and small knife are at the left opposite the glass. Put the napkin between the knife and fork.

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Salt, pepper, water, bread and butter should be on the table, and if necessary, vinegar, mustard, sugar, pickles, etc.

When possible a few flowers add to the appearance of the table.

Have as much ready as possible before sitting down at the table. See at least that (1), glasses are filled; (2), butter portioned; (3), chairs placed.

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I Am Planning A Table Setting Contest Any Suggestions?

I am planning a Table Setting Contest. Every table is required to have a theme. Does anyone have any othere suggestions as to how I can make this event more interesting? This is a part of my Etiquette program.

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How Does English Table Setting Look Like?

Our group was tasked to find information about the English table setting but unfortunately, I can't find anything about it. If you could describe it or give me a url for a picture of an english table setting, please tell me :(( I REALLY REALLY NEED IT BADLY. We're going to report tomorrow already :((

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What Is The Table Setting For A Business Meeting In China?

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how Does An English Table Setting Look Like?

I need information about an English Table Setting. Can anyone help me out? we can't search the internet except for Y! so I need the exact details here. thankz!

Answer:ok you have placemat in the centre with a coaster top right (and possibly top left depending on the nature of the meal. you place the plate on top of the mat, with any starter dishes (for instance soup bowls) on top. knifes on the right, forks on the left (unless you're left handed then switch). cutlery for starters on the outside, going inward until the main course cutlery. above the placemat you have a dessert fork and a dessert spoon. the spoon handle to the right and above the fork whichh has its handle to the left. if you are having just wine (or just one drink anyhow) then just one coaster on the top right of placemat. if you also have a water jug then one on the left also for that. (again switch if you're a lefty). Down the centre you have as many or few placemats / trivets / hot plates as you require for the meal. Naturally the main part of the meal (the meat or pie or whatever) goes in the centre. have a couple of coasters in the corners for gravy or additional sauces and condiments. a salt and pepper shaker in the centre also. and that's about it (tablecloths and runners are optional underneath).

How Do You Set A French Table Setting?

Please includee the proper silverware, glasses, dishes, napkins, and any othere items used to set the table; and please includee where every item is placed on the table.

Answer:Fork, tines down, to the left of the plate. Knife to the right. Spoon, bowl down, across the top of the plate, bowl facing the fork. Glass above the knife, salad bowl above the fork. Napkin, I *think*, under the fork.