which side does the napkin go on? what about the cup? then there's the fork which side? which side does the spoon go on? and what is that fork at the top of your plate?
2006-06-13 17:09:39 · 8 answers · asked by a believer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The dinner plate should be placed in the center of the place mat with the napkin in the center of the plate. Forks should be on the left and the knife and spoon on the right. The salad fork (the smaller one) will be on the outside, while the dinner fork (the larger one with longer tines) will be on the inside right next to the plate. On the right side of the plate will be the knife (on the inside) with the blade facing the plate; the spoon is next on the outside. A salad plate/bowl (or soup bowl if that is what you are serving) should be placed at the lower left of the dinner plate (off of the place mat). Directly above the forks (also off of the place mat) will be a butter plate and knife, this is only if you intend to give each guest their own piece of butter. If you do not intend on giving each guest their own butter then the plate may be used for rolls or bread. The dessert fork or spoon is placed above the plate horizontally, with the tines facing the right. The drinking glass or goblet should be placed off of the place mat and directly above the spoon. If you use place cards they may be placed in three spots, 1. On top of the napkin 2. Above the forks (as we have done with the table on the right) or 3. Directly above the middle of the dinner plate.
2006-06-13 18:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by foofy 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Napkin goes under the knife and spoon on the right. The knife should be beside the plate with the blade facing toward the plate. The spoon should be next to the knife on the napkin. The cup goes above the knife so that the tip of the knife is pointing at the cup. The fork goes on the left. Typically, at a fancy dinner, however, there is a salad fork to the right of the actually fork, and the napkin is folded in some odd arrangement next to the glass and to the left side of the plate. The fork on at the top of the plate is probably the dessert fork but I would have to see it to know.
2006-06-13 17:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by trueblue88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
napkin goes on the left with the forks. salad fork on the outside , dinner fork on the inside. knife on the right, blade facing towards the plate , spoon outside left. top fork is appetizer fork ( think!)yes I try my best to set the table. mainly , because I do my best to prepare a great meal and that is a big part of presentation. also, no t.v. on. light music , alot of people think it is weird, but it really makes a difference in the meal. It shows caring.( at least, I think so.)
2006-06-13 17:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by jeffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plate in the middle, napkin on the left with a fork on top, cup in upper right corner, spoon and knife are on the right side of the plate.
2006-06-13 17:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahah! The lost art of setting the table. I can't remember the last time I did that.
Here is an easy guide I found online:
http://allrecipes.com/advice/coll/thanks/articles/642P1.asp
2006-06-13 17:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by SportsFan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry,as a guy,I just red up the table after.
2006-06-13 17:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by foxspearman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just set the table as you are comfortable with.
2006-06-13 17:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by moin_anjum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brush it asll aside and use your fingaz
2006-06-13 17:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Guru BoB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋