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Setting the Table: A Diagram
by Old Farmer’s Almanac
“I’M ALWAYS AMAZED at how many people don’t know how to set a table,” says Roseanna Robinson. “We often intimidate guests by being too formal, yet some rules do apply.” The following diagram shows a full-blown table setting for a fancy dinner party. Adjust it as necessary to fit your menu. “Remember [...]
How to Use a Knife, Fork, and Spoon
by CuisineNet
An Introduction
The rules that specify how knife, fork, and spoon must be used have evolved along with the forms of the utensils themselves. In general, these rules are explicitly intended to prevent the utensils from appearing threatening. Margaret Visser, in her book The Rituals of Dinner, points out that etiquette and the ritual it [...]
