8 guests will be attending. There is an assitant that will be serving the dinner.
2007-09-28 09:54:38 · 9 answers · asked by sparkynat 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Good heavens, no, I do it all the time - saves last-minute hastle as the food is coming together to be served.
Think about restaurants - the tables are always pre-set there!!
2007-09-28 09:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Bev B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most people set the table before guest arrive. That way you can visit until it's time to serve.
2007-09-28 16:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family always tries to have the table set beforehand. It seems to chaotic if you are setting it as they come. Unless you are talking about food. I think I would feel a little weird if I walked into a dinner party and the main course was on the table. I would at least try to save putting that out till everyone was there.
2007-09-28 09:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Haley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the table should be set before the guests arrive.
2007-09-28 10:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is not against etiquete rules to have the table set before your company arrives, and it shows your guest that you didn't wait until the last minute to check the plates, cups, saucers and silverware for dirty spots.
2007-09-28 10:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by Robert W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means set the table beforehand. I've never been to a special dinner where this wasn't done.
2007-09-28 18:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um actually alot of people set the table before the company arrive....... it's normal now.
2007-09-28 10:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally you do set table before. That way you're all ready & can entertain instead of setting table.
2007-09-28 10:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it shows them that you are prepared, and not scrambling. Set it before, so they can see how prepared you are. sets a great first impression.
2007-09-28 10:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by kingkwakawak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋