If you are the host, you are in charge of the flow of the evening.
: Place a small spoon and fork horizontally above the dinner plate.
: Place your knife and fork in an inverted 'V' or 'L' shape on the plate to show you are still eating. Around the TableHD
: Arrive on time, greet your host, and silence your phone before putting it away entirely.
: Place them to the left of the plate. If serving salad, the smaller salad fork goes to the left of the larger dinner fork. If you are the host, you are in
: Place it on your lap immediately upon sitting. If you must leave the table temporarily, place it on your chair; when finished, place it neatly to the left of your plate.
Good etiquette allows the focus to remain on the conversation rather than the mechanics of eating. : Arrive on time, greet your host, and
For more detailed diagrams on specific settings, you can view the Table Setting Etiquette 101 Guide from Escoffier or watch the Basic Table Setup Masterclass on YouTube.