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What are the learning objectives of this information sheet?
What are the learning objectives of this information sheet?
- Set-up correctly the utensils in the table. 2. Perform Informal table set-up. 3. Demonstrate formal table set-up
What is table setting?
What is table setting?
Table setting refers to the way to set a table with tableware for serving and eating.
What are the general table setting guidelines?
What are the general table setting guidelines?
- The lower edges of the utensils should be aligned with the bottom rim of the plate. 2. Avoid hiding utensils under the rim of the plate or bowl. 3. Hold flatware by the 'waist' to eliminate fingerprints on the handle. 4. Maintain a minimum of 15 inches between place settings for elbow room.
What is a place setting?
What is a place setting?
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How much space is recommended between place settings?
How much space is recommended between place settings?
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True or false: Table setting refers to the arrangement of tableware for serving and eating?
True or false: Table setting refers to the arrangement of tableware for serving and eating?
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True or false: The lower edges of the utensils should be aligned with the top rim of the plate?
True or false: The lower edges of the utensils should be aligned with the top rim of the plate?
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True or false: Utensils should be placed approximately one inch away from the side of the plate?
True or false: Utensils should be placed approximately one inch away from the side of the plate?
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True or false: Flatware should be held by the handle to avoid fingerprints on the eating end?
True or false: Flatware should be held by the handle to avoid fingerprints on the eating end?
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True or false: Elbow room between place settings requires a minimum of 15 inches?
True or false: Elbow room between place settings requires a minimum of 15 inches?
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Flashcards
Table Setting
Table Setting
Arranging tableware for serving and eating.
Place Setting
Place Setting
The arrangement of tableware for one diner.
Utensil Placement
Utensil Placement
Positioning utensils with the lower edges aligned with the plate's edge.
Elbow Room
Elbow Room
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Utensil Handling
Utensil Handling
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Utensil Spacing
Utensil Spacing
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Formal Table Setting
Formal Table Setting
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Informal Table Setting
Informal Table Setting
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Space Between Place Settings
Space Between Place Settings
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Table setting guideline: Utensils under the rim
Table setting guideline: Utensils under the rim
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Study Notes
Table Setting Basics
- Table setting refers to the arrangement of tableware for serving and eating.
- General table setting guidelines include:
- Utensils should be placed approximately one inch away from the side of the plate.
- The lower edges of the utensils should be aligned with the top rim of the plate.
Place Setting Essentials
- A place setting refers to the specific arrangement of tableware for one person.
- Recommended space between place settings is a minimum of 24-30 inches.
Handling Flatware
- Flatware should be held by the handle to avoid fingerprints on the eating end.
Elbow Room Considerations
- Elbow room between place settings requires a minimum of 24-30 inches.
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Description
Test your knowledge of table set-up with this quiz! Learn how to correctly arrange utensils for both informal and formal table settings.
