Setting the Table
A properly set table is a beautiful sight to behold and a time-honored tradition. Whether you want to make everyday dining extraordinary or to create a beautiful setting for a special event, simply follow these guidelines:
Flatware should be arranged around a dinner plate according to what's going to be served first. The salad fork is placed on the outermost, left-hand side of the plate, followed by the dinner fork. On the outermost, right-hand side of the plate, the teaspoon is first, followed by the dinner spoon and finally the dinner knife. For more formal occasions, a butter knife is typically placed above the plate for bread and rolls.