how to set the table the way the etiquette did?

t-bone

im not sure if that makes sense
but my project in school is to set the dinner table the proper way aka etiquette way
any advice
or does anyone know where i could find something on how to do it

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The one unbreakable rule for how to set a dinner table is that everything must be geometrically spaced - all places must be at equal distances, and all sterling silver flatware balanced.

Formal Table Setting Etiquette
A: Napkin B: Service Plate
C: Soup bowl on plate D: Bread and butter plate w/ butter knife
E. Water glass F: White wine
G: Red wine H: Fish fork
I: Dinner Fork J: Salad fork
K: Service knife L: Fish knife
M: Soup spoon N: Dessert spoon and cake fork
SILVERWARE

The silverware used at a formal table setting should be sterling silver flatware. It is not necessary that all the sterling silver match, although all forks or all spoons should be of the same pattern. Dessert sterling silver flatware, which is not brought to the table but is brought in with the desert plates, need not match the dinner flatware. Knives and forks should match.
INDIVIDUAL PLACE SETTINGS

The distance between places at the table set must never be so short that guests have no elbow room. About two feet from plate center to plate center is ideal. If the chairs have narrow and low backs, people can sit much closer together. The service plates are first put around the table at equal distances. The sterling silver flatware is placed in the order of its use, with the implements to be used first farthest from the plate. The salad fork is placed next to the left of the plate, then the meat fork. Just to the right of the plate is the salad knife and on the outside is the meat knife. The cutting edge of each toward the plate. Outside the knives are the soup spoon. Dessert spoons and forks are brought in on the dessert plate just before dessert is served.

If bread or rolls are to be served, a butter plate should be used. The butter plate is located above the forks at the left of the place setting. The butter knife is laid across it, slightly diagonally from upper left to lower right, with the sharper edge of the blade toward the edge of the table.

The wineglasses chosen for the formal table setting depend upon the menu, but their table setting arrangement is according to size, so that little ones are not hidden behind large ones. Place them directly above the knives in a straight row slanting downward from the upper left. Generally only one - at the most, two - wines are served, so a water goblet and one (or two) wineglasses are all that are necessary. Frequently wine is not served at all, and iced-tea glasses or simply tumblers for water or mugs for beer are used.

If you plan to serve coffee with the meal, the cup and saucer go to the right of the setting, with the coffee spoon on the right side of the saucer.

Follow the above rules and your formal table setting will always fit proper dinner table etiquette.

Setting a Formal Dinning Table...Do you?

Q. I just wondered how many of you set a fornal dinning table using formal dinner ware?

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To set a formal table really requires a great deal of planning. Like the young lady said, there is no bread and butter plate ... actually no butter either. The dinner roll is placed directly on the table or table cloth to show everything is clean, etc. However, I still do what I call informal formality complete with the damask cloth, bread and butter plates, a charger (service plate) and providing I can afford someone at the time to serve, dinner plates with of the charger, water goblet and depending on what I'm serving a red wine glass and/or white wine glass. Always a full compliment of silverware.Note, if I have a server, a salad plate/appetizer is placed on top with the charger/salad plate being removed before the entree. Then, it goes on & on. I wish I could lay my hands on it but there is an excellent book on proper serving. It will tell you everything needed to know.

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How will you set the table for individual cover?

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what are the different classification of table appointments?

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It is better if you apply Informal table setting or Russian Table Setting if you want an elegant service, You have to serve the guest as if like a Table of Contents you have to serve first water, then food then, dessert. just like the order of the daily meal of a person. but you have to be elegant...
Informal settings generally have fewer utensils and dishes but use a stereotyped layout based on more formal settings. Utensils are arranged in the order and the way a person will use them. Usually in Western culture, that means that the forks, bread plate, spreader, and napkin are to the left, while knives, spoons, drinkware, cups, and saucers are to the right, although the left-right order is reversed in a minority of countries. Formally, in Europe, Mexico, Argentina and Philippines, the cup and saucer will not be placed on the table until the very end of the meal.


[edit] Formal

A formal table settingUtensils are placed about one inch from the edge of the table, each one lining up at the base with the one next to it. Utensils on the outermost position are used first (for example, a salad fork and a soup spoon, then the dinner fork and the dinner knife). The blade of the knife must face toward the plate. The glasses are positioned about an inch from the knives, also in the order of use: white wine, red wine, dessert wine, and water tumbler.

Formal dinner The most formal dinner is served from the kitchen. When the meal is served, in addition to the place plate at each setting there is the roll, the napkin, and the following cutlery/silver: knives, to the rightânever more than threeâand forks to the left, also never more than three. Coffee is served demitasse and spoons are placed on the saucer to the right of each handle. The dessert spoon, to the right, and dessert fork, to the left, are placed on dessert plates when brought to the table. The utensils at a formal dinner must be sterling silver. Serving dishes and utensils are not placed on the table for a formal dinner. [1] The only exception to these general rules is the protocol followed at the Spanish royal court, which was also adopted by the Habsburg court: accordingly all utensils were placed on the right.

At a less formal dinner, not served from the kitchen, the dessert fork and spoon can be set above the plate, fork pointing right, to match the other forks, spoon pointing left.

In Europe, if many courses are to be served, the table is only laid for soup, fish, and meat. The pudding spoon and fork and the savoury knife and fork are then placed on the table as required [2]


[edit] Informal
At an informal setting, fewer utensils are used and serving dishes are placed on the table. Sometimes the cup and saucer are placed on the right side of the spoon, about four inches from the edge of the table. Often, in less formal settings, the napkin and/or cutlery may be held together in a single bundle by a napkin ring. However, such objects as napkin rings are very rare in the United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico, or Italy.

table set up formal elaboration?

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Use this link for the picture: http://www.divinedinnerparty.com/formal-dinner-table-setting.html

1. Placemats

If using placemats, place them one inch from the end of the table. While not a required part of a formal dinner table setting, placemats can be a good way to add style to your table.

2. Plates/Tableware
Most formal dinner table settings will simply include a dinner or service plate, though others will include an optional salad plate at the center of the service plate. For a formal dinner, the plate for each course is brought directly to the table and laid on top of the service plate.

Tableware Components (see diagram):

* 2a: Service or Dinner Plate
* 2b: Bread and Butter Plate

3. Silverware
The silverware you use will depend on the courses being served. If only serving 2-3 courses, the silverware you use when you set a formal table should suffice. If more than 3 courses are served, you'll need to bring out new silverware with each course after the initial set of silverware has been used.

Silverware is placed according to when it's used, from the outside in, as follows.

Silverware Components (see diagram):

* 3a. Salad Fork: outside and to left of the plate
* 3b. Dinner Fork: inside and to the left of the plate
* 3c. Dinner Knife: Inside and to the right of the plate
* 3d. Salad Knife: Middle and to the right of the plate
* 3e. Soup Spoon (optional): Outside and to the right of the plate
* 3f. Butter Knife: Laid diagonally across bread plate
* 3g. Dessert Fork: Inside and above plate
* 3h. Dessert Spoon: Outside and above plate

All knife edges should be facing the plate. The most important part of setting up silverware for a formal dinner table? Be sure everything is perfectly evenly spaced!

4. Glasses/Glassware
Depending on how many different wines you plan to serve at your formal dinner party, you'll need anywhere from 2 to 4 glasses: one for water, one or two for wine, and perhaps one for champagne or dessert wine.

Glasses/Glassware Components (see diagram):

* 4a. Water Glass
* 4b. White Wine Glass
* 4c. Red Wine Glass

5. Napkins and Tablecloth
When setting a formal dinner table, napkins can be placed on the service plate, to the left of the silverware, or on your bread plate. They can be left plain or given a fancy fold-- your choice!

When putting together your formal dinner table setting, be sure to set your plates up 2" from the edge of the table, or 1" from the edge of the placemat.

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How can I convince my mom to get me a better cell?

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Aaron

I have nextel, really the only service that works at my house. I really want the i880, really really bad, and my b-day commn up. Right now I have a custom red i265, it works good and all, I just really want the i880. How could I convince her that she should get my this cell phone.

Her argument is that I just got this phone, and she just paid to have a red houseing put on, she would have to pay the full price (500.00), that I have an iPod and a Camera, and a lot of ringtones alredy, end of conversation.

It has a mp3 player, video, 2.0 mega.pix. cam, huge screen, ect.

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How about trying to set that cell phone you want as a goal. I mean instead of turning to your mother for what you want try striving to own what you want and may not need on your own. This is all fine if you understand how much hard work it takes to afford all that stuff and not basing your self-worth around what you buy or what you have or do not have.

Like come on, being told ânoâ and that ânoâ in turns gets displayed as a disappointment on your part, in your frame of mind isnât a safe way of looking at the situation here for you are going about this all wrong. If you aspire to have the latest technology and what not that it's not a bad goal, but you have to set it as a goal and not something that can easily be handed to you. It takes a lot of hard work to get there. To get the things you want and if you donât get there then you have to be able to tell yourself youâll be able to survive without it.

Like come on, your mother is your mother for Peteâs sake not someone you should be manipulating for your own selfish needs. Once again, she is your mother and I am sure she wants nothing but the best for you and saying ânoâ is apart of that of your happiness.

Sounds ridiculous I know but your motherâs job as a parent is not to make you or get you in the habit of thinking you will feel good by giving you everything that makes you feel good at the time. Man, you should be grateful you have a mother like that for she really sounds like she is doing her job as a parent which is preparing you to succeed in school and when you get out into the world. I mean, it sounds like she is socializing you in a way that you understand you must work hard for what you get by telling you âno.â The downfall here though is your struggle in this want and continue thinking the way you do and youâll learn and fill your head with nothing but manipulation, and perhaps even pouting, crying, door slamming and guilt induction.

Start setting goals for yourself. If youâre in school, work hard on keeping your grades up. Help around the house. Cook dinner for your family twice a week or even once a week. Take out the trash. Do something. Make an effort. Heck, get a part-time job if you can. Even if you can make a few bucks by shoveling some neighbor's drive-way or walk someoneâs dog(s). I donât know. The point is, and what I am suggesting to you is be open with your mother and allow her to be open with you without one other feeling guilty or put down. Try coming to an agreement about the material goods you want. For example: An agreement on raising a grade level. Within a set period of time, maybe by the end of mid-term or at the end of a school year if your grade level or levels improve your mother will buy you that cell phone you want. Or doing a set of chores around the house, or working a few odd jobs and your mother will double that money to go towards what you want. Set an agreement. Make an effort. Otherwise learn to live without.

paaatches âLong I know, *points up above* and I was sort of lecturing you in the process which I donât mean any harm out of it, I really donât but I just read what you wrote and felt gob smacked. You have everything going for and not to mention a great mother. You know how many people out there would die to have that. To have a mother who actually parents? A lot! Learn to appreciate and be grateful for what you have.

My son's father passed away in a car crash 2005 he has decided to join the military.?

Leigh Ann

My son is 25 years old and has made the decision to join the Navy he will be leaving for boot camp Nov. 6th. After boot camp he will be going to school for submarines. I'm am having a going away party, bbq on my spacious back deck we're also using a 20 by 20 tent behind the deck and utilizing our brand new 12 by 24 garage in case of bad weather. I am planing this picinic for Sept. 29. We live in the Poconos of Pa and it may be chilly. I would like to do a red, white and blue theme and incorporate a Christmas theme since he will miss this very special occasion. I'm at a loss and need help with setting up a menu and music since the ages vary from 20 thru 50. This is a very special day and I would like everything to be simple. We are looking at possibly having 50 to 80 guests. I would like to do the food myself. I have enough fridge space and time. I just need ideas for what kind of menu. I have a very big grill. My second son who is seventeen will be leaving for the Navy July 15, 2008.

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Wow, you must be a proud mother! You have such courageous sons! I think it's wonderful that your throwing him a going away party. I love the red, white and blue theme. Your son's joined a good branch of service. I think it's also very sweet of you to celebrate Christmas early for him. You should have your Christmas tree set up and decorations as well. Have Christmas songs playing in your house to give it that warm feeling. Also, exchange gifts with him as it was Christmas Eve. That way, when that day comes....he won't feel sad and alone....because he's already celebrated it with you! He will love that and I am sure it will mean soooo much to him. If you want to follow through with the celebrating holidays early for him....maybe you should do a Thanksgiving dinner....or prepare his favorite dish for him (only you know what that is).

If you don't do the Thanksgiving Dinner:

You should have deviled eggs...everyone loves those and they are really easy to make. Chips and Dip are a must. Finger foods are the best for people of all ages. Patato salad. Oooh, a chocolate and cheese fondue would be great! Make sure not to forget the cake....you should get a cake with a picture of your son. If you can, gather home videos (non-embarassing) of your son and share them with your friends and family. Have a speech ready for him and tell him why you're proud that he is your son.

FYI- keep in touch with his recruiter because they have all the information you need.....(address to write him, graduation information...etc.) They will guide you and let you know everything you need to know about him. Trust me....boot camp is a peice of cake....I think it's 3 months and time flies fast. Also, in those 3 months while he is gone, look into tickets to fly where he is inbootcamp (if it's not in the same city or state) so you can see him graduate. It's soooo important for you to be there....trust me! It's the best feeling in the world! :) Good luck and God Bless you and your sons!

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Can anyone recommend good places to eat out or visit in the Denver area?

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saturnsl2_

I'm visiting a friend in the Denver area in a few months. They're new to the area too, but I want to make the most of the vacation.

We'll be at a hotel on 16th Street for 2 nights (for the night before and after a Broncos game).

We just want a few suggestions for places to go and hang out, eat, and just generally have fun!!

Answer
Here's the 9 best!

Denver Restaurants

Fresh Fish Company
7800 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231-4885 ·
303-740-9556

SOUTH DENVER. Fresh Fish Company's bright, cheery decor is as pleasing as its delicious seafood selections. Start off with crab-stuffed mushrooms, and then try spicy Creole Barbecued Salmon or perhaps Cedar-Planked Arctic Char. Or, let the chef make the decision when you order a Mixed Grill (two kitchen-selected seafood items). Landlubbers can look to prime rib and filet mignon meals. Lobster, crab, and shellfish are available as well, and an excellent Sunday brunch features even more fresh fish. Reservations accepted.

Mizuna
225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203-3504 · 303-832-4778


CAPITOL HILL. The Capitol Hill gang lays laurels at the feet of this Contemporary American eatery, which is known (almost) as much for its ambience as for its innovative menu. A handful of conservatively appointed tables dot the intimate dining area; soft lighting and professional, unobtrusive service help complete the elegant scene. Featured dishes twist traditional American favorites - macaroni and cheese with lobster or Maple Leaf Farm duck with balsamic jus number among the stalwarts. Since seating is limited, reservations are a must.

Sushi Uokura
815 Nile Ct, Golden, CO 80401 · 303-278-8000

GOLDEN. Juxtaposing homespun charm and modern pizzazz, Sushi Uokura breaks out of the mold of typical sushi places. The restaurant is housed in a refurbished cottage and provides a comforting, if somewhat odd, backdrop to stellar sushi. Feast on noodle dishes, sukiyaki, and even steak, but don't forget the sushi. Yellowfin tuna, red snapper, salmon, and Spanish mackerel are cut precisely and crafted into superb rolls that you'll come to crave again and again. Reservations recommended.


Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St, Denver, CO 80202-1212 · 303-297-2700


LODO. Occupying one of Denver's oldest buildings, the multi-level Wynkoop Brewing Company was the first genuine brewpub in town and remains its favorite. The ground floor is a family-friendly dining room with a menu of traditional pub grub and American-regional favorites. Upstairs is a classy, often crowded pool hall with 22 tables. If all of them are occupied, you'll have time to enjoy a handcrafted brew â the Railyard Ale and Sagebrush Stout are tried and true winners. Finally, in the basement, the Impulse Theater group presents wickedly funny improv to sold-out audiences. This is as "Denver" as it gets!


Cafe Brazil
4408 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80211 · 303-480-1877

NORTH DENVER. Café Brazil has been satisfying Denver's need for spicy Latin American food for more than a decade now. Smoked meats, fresh seafood, fried rice, savory sauces, and zesty spices take much of the credit for the menu's success. Notable dishes include arepas (corn cakes) and feijoada completa, a stew of beef and black beans. Consistent cooking and delightful presentation have made this North Denver restaurant a diner's paradise. Credit cards not accepted. Reservations recommended.


Gabriel's
5450 N Hwy 67, Sedalia, CO 80135-8014 · 303-688-2323

SEDALIA. Looking for a unique place for a special occasion? Gabriel's is a perfect fit. Located in a restored Victorian house, this Italian restaurant offers exceptional northern Italian cuisine in an elegant, upscale atmosphere. A cozy fireplace illuminates the intimate dining room and sets the stage for perfect dinners. Savory pastas and a notable wine list satisfy even Denver's most discriminating tastes. Outdoor seating available on warm days. Dressy attire. Reservations recommended.


McCormick's Fish House and Bar
1659 Wazee St, Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 80202-1313 · 303-825-1107

LODO. Those in the know consider this happening seafood restaurant one of Denver's best. Always packed for dinner, it also features a lounge that's recognized as one of the hottest bars in town. Seafood items include appetizers of oysters and caviar and main dishes of sturgeon, salmon, and lobster. Steaks, chicken, lamb, and duck appear on the menu to appease non-seafood-lovers. Menu items change nightly, and the wine list is very good. Reservations are recommended.


Stella's Coffeehouse
1476 S Pearl St, Old South Pearl Street District, Denver, CO 80210-2227 · 303-777-1031

SOUTH DENVER. Stella's draws coffee-lovers but also proves popular with folks who appreciate live music. Guests are often regaled by the tunes of area performers, who play for tips and recognition. Soothing sounds range from jazz to classical, and the warm, comforting interior features obligatory bookshelf-lined walls. Enjoy your favorite hot drink while settling in for good tunes or some conversation with friends or associates.


Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210-2226 · 303-777-0826

SOUTH DENVER. Sushi Den has received numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional sushi. Wonderful, high-quality dishes are sure to please, and fresh fish is flown in daily - a practice that makes for a slightly pricier, but more than worthy, menu. The modern decor encourages trendy crowds to visit over sake, sushi, and sashimi. Other notable dishes include teriyaki sesame chicken and roasted sea bass with wasabi-caper buerre blanc. Reservations recommended. Smart casual or trendy dress appropriate.

http://www.10best.com/Denver/Voted_Best_of_the_City/Restaurants/index.html

What was Fashion,Dance,Manners and Morals of the 1920's?

Q. I have a simple U.S History project where I have to identify and define events in the 1920's such as the Red Scare, Teapot Dome Scandal and so on but I needed some help with

the Fashion Dance Manners and Moral of the 1920's couldn't
dig much up on it.

Thanks in Advance

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, men's wide lapels , bow ties, lace up oxfords, saddle shoes, penny loafers, high top sneakers, golf caps ,argyle socks/sweaters,straw hats, racoon coats, beanies, silk top hats, tuxedos w. tails, striped sports coats, school sweaters, round lense eyeglasses, pocket watches w. fobs, trousers w. cuffs, button flys, vests/ cummerbunds, starched bibs, spats. garters and suspenders... women: knee length skirts, open toed shoes, lace up shoes, oxford style sneakers, penney loafers saddle shoes , scarves, assrtd' hats w/wo netting, fitted blouses (front or back button,) dresses, shoe sandals, ruffles scalloped trim, fur trim, feather boas, ostridge or peacock feather accents,pearl neclaces, photo heart necklaces, charm bracelets, slacks,v neck-crew neck,+ cardigan sweaters, knee length over coats, lace trim/scarves,thigh length silk hose w. garterbelts, girdles, shawls... dance bands, records,victrolas w. cranks early tube radios (am only) radio orchestras, contests etc.(all live), record stores with booths to listen, vaudeville/burlesque, other live acts on stage, b/w silent movies w. with a piano or organ played to accompanyment. soda shops, paperboys hawking news papers, dance halls, roller/ice rinks with organ music, ice cream parlors, soda jerks in the drug stores, cars /trucks w. flared fenders/ canvas top. high pressure narrow tires w. inner tubes, tire pumps, crank handles to start vehicles, running boards, trolley cars, steam locomotives...the lindy hop, two step, charleston, shag/jive, big bottom and waltz were popular dances, hollow megaphones were popular for crooners,shoeshine stands,cigars,fancy cigarette cases and holders were in fashion, so was making the circuit of night clubs for drinks/dinner/show, the roaring 20's had many spending freely and enjoying "the high life" with abandon, drug/alcohol addiction rates rose rapidly, inadequate regulations on patent medicines/devices and treatments brought it's own horror, for many. public health services were inadequate, banking regulation didn't work to keep banks solvent or safeguard depositors accounts, and keeping the criminal element from influencing, manipulating, or owning a bank. tradeing regulations for the stock exchange needed a complete overhaul, gambling and gameing regulations were innefective in protecting the public from criminal control or ownership, bribery, graft,loansharking, prostitution, protection rackets were rampant in the major cities,, as were political and official corruption, , many in the rural ares flooded into the cities in search of a better income and opportunity, leaving fewer jobs available.. the stage was set for a national calamity: the "great depression"

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