Around The Tablehd 〈RECENT〉

If you are the host, you are in charge of the flow of the evening.

: Place your knife and fork in an inverted 'V' or 'L' shape on the plate to show you are still eating. Around the TableHD

Good etiquette allows the focus to remain on the conversation rather than the mechanics of eating. If you are the host, you are in

: Place them to the left of the plate. If serving salad, the smaller salad fork goes to the left of the larger dinner fork. : Place them to the left of the plate

: Lead your guests to their seats. While traditional rules suggest pulling out chairs, modern etiquette often leaves this to the guest's preference.

: Keep pace with your fellow diners so you finish roughly at the same time. Avoid slouching or putting elbows on the table while actively eating. The "Resting" vs. "Finished" Position :