Comments on: How to Set a Table, Detailed Proper Place Setting Instructions

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:18:16 +0000

Thank you for this helpful guide. I’ve tried to teach these simple things to my grandchildren, who seem to have no clue. I was taught this in Home Economics back in middle school – along with how to iron and sew and such – basics that should still be taught.

By: Deb Baker

Deb Baker — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing! I love to see this! I have an old cookbook that has the place settings in it, but it is great to see you passing this on. I hate that people don’t know and it is getting lost. Thanks

By: Colette Swan

Colette Swan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:10:55 +0000

Pass to the right except Port which goes to the left. Napkin on the chair when you leave the table and then at the left of your plate when finished.

By: Colette Swan

Colette Swan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:09:23 +0000

The dessert spoon is in the wrong place. If we use the old method of starting from the outside and working in, that would mean dessert would be before main course. Generally it would be above the plate with a fork or it would come with the dessert.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:15:06 +0000

Thank you so much. I agree with YI…This is a LOST ART that I was taught in Home Economics 40+ years ago. Glad to see it making a comeback. Grandchildren need to learn some table manners as well as many grown children. Thanx again!!

By: Solutions Team Member

Solutions Team Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:34:38 +0000

Ah ha! I remember these from my waitressing days…pass to the right (if you’re standing and serving, like a waitress, serve to the left). Napkin should be left on the chair if you must leave the table.

By: YI

YI — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:04:10 +0000

I love this! Makes it easy for the kids to help set up the table and to learn about the lost art of etiquette. AWESOME work!!!

By: sandra

sandra — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:25:50 +0000

Give us a basic etiquette lesson and remind us of which way to pass serving dishes. Right or left! Also napkin etiquette. Fold and leave on table, or if temporarily leaving table, chair or table?
sandra