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- Space between place settings: 15 inches
- Silverware is used from the "outside in"
- Cup handles are tilted at "4 o'clock" for easy access
- Cutlery was restricted to the upper classes before the Industrial Revolution
- Forks on the left
- Knives and Spoons on the right
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A properly set table is a great start to a wonderful meal. There's no need to be intimidated — as these videos will show, setting a table is simple once you master a few basic concepts. For more detailed information, you can refer to Mahalo's guide to How to Set a Table.
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Tips
- Keep the centerpiece below eye level
- Use color to set the mood
- Table cloth should fall 6 inches over the side of the table
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A properly set table is a great start to a wonderful meal. There's no need to be intimidated — as these videos will show, setting a table is simple once you master a few basic concepts. For more detailed information, you can refer to Mahalo's guide to How to Set a Table.
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Fast Facts
- Space between place settings: 15 inches
- Silverware is used from the "outside in"
- Cup handles are tilted at "4 o'clock" for easy access
- Cutlery was restricted to the upper classes before the Industrial Revolution
- Forks on the left
- Knives and Spoons on the right
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Items needed
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- Plates
- Bowls
- Silverware
- Glasses
- Napkins
- Table Cloth
- Place Cards
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Tips
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- Keep the centerpiece below eye level
- Use color to set the mood
- Table cloth should fall 6 inches over the side of the table
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