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What is Table
Table setting or place setting refers setting? to the way to set a table with tableware—such as eating utensils and for serving and eating.
Table setting refers to the way the table appointments and the food are arranged in the dining table. By knowing and following the rules, you can enjoy your meals and impress your guests.
7 Basic Principles in
Table Setting
1. Table appointments include materials for setting the table such as the tablecloth, place mats, napkins, china or dinnerware’s, flat wares and glass wares. Table appointments that are placed on the table for each person make up an individual “cover”.
2.Tablecloth which should be placed evenly over a silence pad may consist of linen, cotton, nylon, plastic, and native materials such as rattan, bamboo, cork and sinamay. 3. For formal occasions, napkins 24x
24 square inches are recommended. For informal meals such as breakfast, lunch or dinner
17 x 17 square inches may be used.
4.Table wares refer to the utensils used for eating and serving, including flatware’s, dinner wares, and glass wares. Flat wares are usually made of sterling silver steel or silver plated steel or plastic.
5. Dinnerware’s refer to chinaware or dishes such as platters, dishes, saucers, cups, and bowls. Plates should be set at the center of each “cover” which is approximately 20-24 inches wide and
12-16 inches long.
6. Glass wares include tumblers, goblets,
and glasses. In the choice of glasses, think of the flatware and dinner wares which will be used with it.
7. A centerpiece is used to add color to the table. The centerpiece may be placed anywhere on the table. Fresh flowers, artificial flowers mad of plastic, cloth or paper maybe used to add color to the table. Casual Table
Setting
This table setting is designed for everyday use and is suitable for any meal.
dinner plate and fork; salad plate and fork; knife; spoon; water and wine glasses; and linens.
Formal Table