Around The Tablehd Today

If you are the host, you are in charge of the flow of the evening.

: Place the dinner plate at the center of each setting. If you're serving soup or salad first, place that bowl or plate directly on top of the dinner plate. Utensils :

: Keep pace with your fellow diners so you finish roughly at the same time. Avoid slouching or putting elbows on the table while actively eating. The "Resting" vs. "Finished" Position : Around the TableHD

: Use the " BMW " acronym (Bread, Meal, Water) to remember placement: Bread plate on the left, Meal (plate) in the middle, and Water/Wine glasses on the right. 2. Essential Table Manners

: Guests will often look to the host to know when to start eating or which utensil to use first. If you are the host, you are in

: Place a small spoon and fork horizontally above the dinner plate.

: Place them to the left of the plate. If serving salad, the smaller salad fork goes to the left of the larger dinner fork. Utensils : : Keep pace with your fellow

A proper setup ensures guests have everything they need within reach. The general rule is to work from the with utensils.