2006-12-10 05:30:24 · 11 answers · asked by kenneth c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
So the light shines over the table but it does not interfere with guests or serving.
2006-12-10 06:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kenneth, if there are ladies present for the meal, candlelight is the only acceptable form of lighting.
If you must use electic light, try and get indirect lighting. Overhead lighting is harsh and unattractive; instead spotlight artworks on your wall, get light to wash across the ceiling or put in loads of floor lamps.
2006-12-10 17:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by poptop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be neither too high ,nor too low .70 cm. above from the dining table is much more romantic .
2006-12-10 13:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by oziguven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while there is no one single answer because of the various types of lights available, there should be ample room so as not to interfere with a centerpiece if you have one. also depending on how the light fixture sheds its light, it should not shine directly into someones eyes
2006-12-10 13:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 inches, according to the one I installed a few years ago.
Hint: When you buy your light fixtures, read the info on the side of the box.
2006-12-10 14:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
High enough for us tall people to not suffer a bump
2006-12-10 13:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
High enough that if the table isn't there you don't bang your head on it.
2006-12-10 13:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good 3 or 4 feet....
2006-12-10 13:38:33 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
48" from the floor.
2006-12-10 14:08:24 · answer #9 · answered by dance22s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you sit down, you shouldnt be able to see the lightbulbs.
2006-12-11 09:45:54 · answer #10 · answered by jenniferaboston 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋