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Etiquette Everyday ~ Entertaining

Table Setting Guides

Setting a table is not as difficult as it seems. The basic rule is: Utensils are placed in the order of use, that is, from the outside in. A second rule, with only a few exceptions is: forks go to the left of the plate, and knives and spoons go to the right.

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Basic Place Setting
Basic Place Setting
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Informal Place Setting
Informal Place Setting
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Formal Place Setting
Formal Place Setting
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