” Good manners cost nothing” E. Dantes
Table Setting;
Casual and Less Formal
Table manners are important, they are part of our daily life, whether it’s a breakfast with family, Business lunch or a dinner among friends. Every single day we are expected to make use of our table manners. Knowledge of the norms governing the art of table setting will help us look and feel good when we are hosting a party or whether we are attending one.
Learning these rules of table setting and manners empowers us to feel comfortable, confident and accepted at any social function. Knowing the basics of table etiquette will empower anyone and provide them with a sense of belonging. One should take the time to learn these simple rules, they are a must if one wants to know proper dining etiquette.
Learn Basic Table Setting
Learning correct table setting etiquette is a baby step in the road leading to good manners and etiquette.
Your basic table setting rules:
Fork – left (of dinner plate)
Knife – right (of dinner plate) [note align=”right” width=”176″]Table Setting Made Easy[/note]
Soup Spoon – right of knife
Water cup – above knife (top right)
Wine cup –top right of water cup (if wine is served)
Bread plate (when using, not customary at a casual dinner) – top left of main plate
Butter knife/spreader (when using bread plate) – horizontally on bread plate – knife tip facing left – sharp edge facing down
Bread basket – middle of table
Napkin – left of fork, under fork or on plate center
Placemats/table mats – can be used at breakfast and lunch table only (not at dinner)
Tablecloth – a must for dinner (breakfast and lunch optional / if desired)
Main dinner plate -2 cm from table edge
Keep same space between guests – 5 to 10 cm
Dessert utensil spoon or fork (when placed on table, not common for casual dinner setting) – above dinner plate horizontally spoon facing left, fork facing right
Dessert plate brought after dinner with tea or coffee cup and saucer
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”
Mark Twain
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