Setting a formal table involves completing a few basic
steps. First, place the dinner plate in the center of each
place setting. Then, put the soup bowl in the center of the
plate. Place the knife to the right of the plate, and the
soup spoon to the right of the knife. Place the dinner fork
to the immediate left of the plate, followed by the salad
fork. Put the dessert fork or spoon above the plate and
pointing to the right. The bread plate and knife belong at
the top left of the setting, and the water glass belongs at
the top right. Fold the napkin in a double diamond, and
place it in the soup bowl.
Which question is most helpful for following the
instructions?
O What is the right number of place settings?
O Which type and size of dinner plate should I use?
O Where can I purchase silverware?
O What are the steps in folding a napkin into a double
diamond?
