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the breakfast place setting is shown in this black and white diagram, with instructions to make it

Table setting is an art. A meal however simple or elaborate, the laying of a table can make a whole lot of difference. Each meal can have a classy look with a little touch of thought. A basic table setting, suitable for breakfast should be arranged as follows: · A plate placed in the center (allow at least 24 inches for each place setting) · A bread and butter plate placed at the top left of the plate · A soup / salad bowl can be placed on top of the plate (as needed) · A fork placed on the…

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an image of a table setting with silverware and wine glasses on the table top

I don’t throw many (or any, really) formal dinner parties, but I still found this diagram helpful, if for no other reason than it illuminates Downton Abbey’s dining etiquette.All joking aside, seeing this diagram reminded me of a few table-setting rules I learned from my mother as a child: the knife blade always faces towards the plate; the coffee spoon lies horizontally above it; and the water goblet sits in the upper righthand corner above and angled to the (smaller) wine glass.

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an image of a table setting with utensils and wine glasses on the menu

OK, you won't find true love or make a million dollars by following these charts. But someone's bound to be impressed by your profound knowledge of tea bag–steeping temperatures.

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the french place setting is shown with different types of utensils and spoons

Receiving guests around a dinner table is a a very important part of French culture. Having guests over for a religious occasion, anniversary or other important date requires flawless planning and …

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the table setting guide for every type of dining room, from dinner tables to place settings

Are you having any type of sit down meal at your next event or dinner party? Well then it’s time you learned how to properly set a table. Use the image above as a guide for whenever you are…

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