People are pretty busy in today’s society, but when it comes down to you inviting guests over for dinner, you may want to invest some time in learning about dinner etiquette. There are many do’s and don’ts to help you avoid similar common errors that most people make. For example, there is a proper way to set the dinner table. What do you think the guests will think if they see a properly set table? What would you think if you sat down to an invited dinner and experienced food presence set for a king? They will remember your dinner forever. Listed below is an example of how to set a table properly.
• The napkin should be placed to the guests left
• The dinner fork should be set closest to the napkin
• The salad fork should be next to the dinner fork closest
to the dinner plate
• The knife should be on the right side with the cutting
edge closest to the dinner plate
• The soup spoon should be placed next to the knife
• The soup bowl should be placed on top of the dinner plate
• The bread plate should be placed above the forks to the
left side of the guest
• Dessert spoon and cake fork should be place side ways
above the dinner plate
• The water glass should be next to the dessert spoon and
fork above the knife
• The white wine glass should follow
• The red wine glass will follow the white wine glass
Using these guidelines may help you look like host that knows the most!
Author's Bio
Michelle Rossi, (White) is a graduate from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. She has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and a Michigan Teaching Certificate. She is the founder/CEO of the All About Me Program that is being utilized throughout many communities. The program is geared to teach today's youth how to build self-esteem, positive thinking, understand the creative mind, communicate better, learn about personality, friendships and how to set goals. Michelle's workbook All About Me, is the instructional tool used in the program which has been reviewed by Mort Crim and other news media. Michelle's workbook and program is by far helping today's youth grow socially and academically stronger.
Michelle has been published in Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2. Her story is called, "Start With The Truth." She has also been published in Chicken Soup for the Child's Soul. Her story is called, "Who's to Blame?" Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul has published her story, "The Youngest Idol Fan."
All About Me Reviews:
Michelle's book is a winner by any standard--interesting, timely and on target for its young audience. Psychologists have long recognized that low self esteem is at the root of many social problems among our youth from promiscuity to violent crime. ALL ABOUT ME is a highly readable contribution to building self esteem and providing youngsters with a healthy perspective on their place in the world."
All the best ....
Mort Crim/ AUTHOR, BROADCASTER
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