Proper Table Setting Etiquette
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Plate -The place plate is placed one inch from the edge of the table. If the first course is already on the place plate, the napkin is placed to the left of the forks, otherwise the napkin will be on the plate.
Knives -Knives, no more than three, are at the right of the place plate in order of use, from the outside in, with the cutting edge toward the plate. The only spoon is placed to the right of the knives.
Forks - The forks are at the left of the place plate, placed in order of use, working from the outside in. In North America the salad is served prior to the main course. In this case, the salad fork is positioned the furthest from the plate on the left. The French style dining, the salad would be served after the main course. The salad fork would be positioned next to the plate.
Dessert Silverware -The dessert fork and spoon are above the place plate. In the most formal setting, the dessert fork and spoon are brought in on the dessert plate.
Glassware - No more than four glasses are set on the table, in order of use, for water, white wine, red wine and champagne, from the left to the right. When you filling glasses, don't overfill.
Bread and Butter -The butter plate has the knife placed across the top of the plate, handle to the right, edge of blade toward the user.
Salt and Pepper - Salts and peppers shaker are placed slightly below the wine glasses and between every two place settings.
At the end of the meal - You should place your used silverware close together on the right of the plate. This is a signal to the servers that your meal is finished and the dishes can be removed.
