Be
prepared for those holiday dinner parties with some helpful tips.
Familiarize yourself with a formal place setting
LEFT SIDE OF DINNER
PLATE
RIGHT SIDE OF DINNER PLATE
Salad Fork
Oyster Fork
Fish Fork
Soup Spoon
Dinner Fork
Tea Spoon
Fish Knife
Salad Knife
Dinner Knife
Glassware from right to left - Sherry Glass,
White Wine, Red Wine, Champagne, Water Glass
Above Dinner Plate - Dessert Fork and Spoon
Plate above forks - Bread Plate with Butter
Spreader
Guest Seating Card
Quick dining tips:
When you are
seated at the dinner table, open your napkin half way and place it on your lap
Thank the
cook
Pass food to
the right
Keep elbows
off the table
After using
an eating utensil it doesn't belong on the table it is placed on your dinner
plate
Take small
bites of food
Chew with
your mouth closed
Use please
and thank you
Salt and
pepper are passed together
When finished with your meal place your napkin to the left of your plate
NO
CELL PHONES AT THE TABLE
Start eating
when everyone has been served and leave the table when everyone has finished
their meal
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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