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Table setting refers to the way to set a table with tableware-such as eating utensils and dishware for serving and eating.
Table setting refers to the way to set a table with tableware-such as eating utensils and dishware for serving and eating.
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To set the table, you need a "place setting" for each person appointments.
To set the table, you need a "place setting" for each person appointments.
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Which of the following are components of a place setting?
Which of the following are components of a place setting?
What is the recommended space allowance for each cover at a table?
What is the recommended space allowance for each cover at a table?
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Which type of flatware is typically larger than a teaspoon?
Which type of flatware is typically larger than a teaspoon?
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The dinner plate is placed 1 inch from the table edge.
The dinner plate is placed 1 inch from the table edge.
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The bread/butter plate is placed to the right of the dinner plate.
The bread/butter plate is placed to the right of the dinner plate.
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Where should the water goblet be placed?
Where should the water goblet be placed?
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The napkin should always be placed on the left of the forks.
The napkin should always be placed on the left of the forks.
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The dinner knife is placed on the left of the dinner plate.
The dinner knife is placed on the left of the dinner plate.
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The dessert spoon is always placed above the center of the plate.
The dessert spoon is always placed above the center of the plate.
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What is the proper placement of drinking glasses on a table setting?
What is the proper placement of drinking glasses on a table setting?
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Study Notes
Table Setting and Etiquette
- Table setting involves arranging tableware for serving and eating.
- A place setting includes dinnerware (plates, cups, saucers, bowls), glassware (glasses), flatware (forks, spoons, knives), napkins, and optional centerpieces/placemats/tablecloths.
- Each person requires a place setting.
- Allow 20-24 inches for a place setting, with the dinner plate in the center.
- A place setting consists of three main components: dinnerware, flatware, and glassware.
Dinnerware
- Dinnerware includes plates, cups, bowls, saucers, and platters.
- Serving pieces are part of dinnerware.
- Flatware includes knives (butter, dinner, steak), forks (salad/dessert, dinner, soup), and spoons (soup, dessert).
- Knives, forks, and spoons are categorized by their size and use, for example, butter knife, dinner fork.
Glassware
- Glassware includes water goblets, milk glasses, wine glasses, and sherbet glasses.
Proper Dinnerware Placement
- Dinner plate is 1 inch from the table edge.
- Bread/butter plate is placed above and to the left of the salad plate.
Proper Flatware Placement
- Utensils are placed to the left and right of the plate.
- Forks are on the left, knives on the right.
- Utensil handles are lined up and the same level with the plate and edge.
- Dessert utensils can be placed above the main utensils.
Glassware Placement
- Water goblets are placed to the right of the dinner plates.
- Other beverage glasses are placed right of the water goblet, slightly forward and diagonally.
- Cups and saucers are placed to the lower right.
Table Napkin Placement
- Place napkins to the left of the forks.
- Center the napkin on the dinner plate to avoid disturbing flatware.
Basic Place Setting (Formal/Informal)
- Forks are to the left of the plate.
- Knife is to the right of the plate.
- Spoons are to the right of the knife.
- Dinner plates are in the center.
- Napkins are placed to the left of the forks.
- Basic place setting is based on the order of courses (soup, salad, entree, dessert).
Additional Etiquette Points (Informal)
- Salad plate is below and to the left.
- Soup bowl is above the dinner plate or separate.
- Bread plates are above the forks
Proper Eating
- Chew with closed mouth.
- Do not talk while eating.
- Good eating etiquette (no slurping, finger licking, belching).
Proper Posture
- Do not lean on the table.
- Gentleman waits for ladies before sitting, standing, or leaving the table
Hand Food
- Acceptable to use hands for breads, hors d'oeuvres (cheese & crackers, chicken wings), and other finger foods (tacos, mini-burgers, egg rolls)
Napkin Etiquette
- Place on lap before starting to eat.
- Cover mouth and nose if necessary.
- Leave on chair if leaving the table and returning.
- Leave on the left of the dinner plate when finished.
Tipping Etiquette
- 15-20% of total bill for good service
- Tip at restaurants, beauty salons.
Cell Phone Etiquette
- Turn off or to vibrate.
- Avoid checking phone at the table.
- Keep voice down when talking and use cell phones politely in public.
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Test your knowledge of table setting and etiquette with this engaging quiz. Explore the components of a proper place setting, understand the types of dinnerware and glassware, and learn about the correct placement of each item. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their dining skills!
