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MrsMerlot
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Do you know how to set the table?
Just curious to know if I'm the only person that's a little "OCD" about how a table is set up....whereas all my friends are the opposite and haven't the slighest idea where to put the knife...
ETA: Just a picture of a "formal" setting...
Message edited 1/1/2007 3:09:58 PM.
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Sweetpea130000
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
for the most part I am good with how to set it, but I don't know if I could set a completely formal table without looking at something
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rose825
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
in all seriousness, when would you actually do that??????
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| Posted 1/1/07 3:08 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
In the grand scheme of things, its not really important! I just slap down a fork, a knife, a plate and if you want a glass...well you can have that too. My meals are never ruined by not having that configuration!
Although...I did have the Queen around once and she seemed royally po'ed that it wasn't just so!
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| Posted 1/1/07 3:10 PM |
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Kate07
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Most of our friends and family are pretty laid back and we don't really worry about it. If I had to, I could do it, but its too much stuff on the table
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| Posted 1/1/07 3:12 PM |
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alnem
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by Kate07
Most of our friends and family are pretty laid back and we don't really worry about it. If I had to, I could do it, but its too much stuff on the table
same here. even on major holidays we dont set the table formally. we're more buffet people!
ETA: however, i am going to notebook this thread for future reference!  Thanks!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
I do know how and have been to many formal dinners.
Not only do I not have all of that silverware in my house but I wouldn't serve that many courses that would require it.
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Nicole728
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by racheeeee
In the grand scheme of things, its not really important! I just slap down a fork, a knife, a plate and if you want a glass...well you can have that too. My meals are never ruined by not having that configuration!
I agree too...our family and friends are laid back...If I ever had to do it, then I would
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Yes...and I do set my table in the "formal" manner when hosting holidays.  I enjoy doing it. 
ETA: although my individual Salt & Pepper shakers don't look like a penis, like shown in the above image.
Message edited 1/1/2007 4:09:41 PM.
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yankinmanc
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
ETA: although my individual Salt & Pepper shakers don't look like a penis, like shown in the above image.
Darn
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| Posted 1/1/07 4:16 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
I can set a table, learned it years ago working in my uncles restaurant. I have only set a formal table like that on Thanksgiving though. And I don't put my napkin on the plate though, its on the side.
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nyteacher13
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
definitely know how to set the table, but I continue to put out cake forks out of PURE LAZINESS when the regular forks are not clean. A fork is a fork, right? heheheheh
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karacg
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
I am not so concerned about the placement but that the person setting the table have CLEAN hands and handle the utesils ONLY by their handles!!
Ever go to a restaurant and watch as they set the table holding the forks by the tines??  So gross...
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| Posted 1/1/07 4:28 PM |
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MrsMerlot
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by racheeeee
Posted by Chatham-Chick
ETA: although my individual Salt & Pepper shakers don't look like a penis, like shown in the above image.
Darn
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| Posted 1/1/07 4:36 PM |
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Jax430
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Not that I ever set the table that elaborately, but I hate when people put forks, knives or glasses on the wrong side of the plate.
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| Posted 1/1/07 5:00 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
how do you all fold your napkins? The triangle way or the rectangle way?
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| Posted 1/1/07 5:03 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
I know how to set a table and I appreciate when it is done properly. I love a formal dining table but rarely have the occasion to set one in my own home.
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beautyq115
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
I don't have that much silverware
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| Posted 1/1/07 5:13 PM |
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Juliet
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
Yes...and I do set my table in the "formal" manner when hosting holidays. I enjoy doing it.
ETA: although my individual Salt & Pepper shakers don't look like a penis, like shown in the above image.
I totally expect this from you AND I know from pics you have posted that you have all of the necessary silverware and glassware.
I remember a post a long time ago when you showed us a cabinet with all of your glassware
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MrsERod
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
Yes...and I do set my table in the "formal" manner when hosting holidays. I enjoy doing it.
ETA: although my individual Salt & Pepper shakers don't look like a penis, like shown in the above image.
just when i was going to invite myself over for Easter!!!!!!
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MrsERod
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by Blu-ize
how do you all fold your napkins? The triangle way or the rectangle way?
i go for the swan look!
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neenie
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
i usually tend to put my two matching penis's in the top right hand corner, as opposed to the left, as shown here. to each, his own... but that's a tradition that's been passed down in my family for centuries. 
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Beth
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
Posted by neenie
i usually tend to put my two matching penis's in the top right hand corner, as opposed to the left, as shown here. to each, his own... but that's a tradition that's been passed down in my family for centuries.
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| Posted 1/1/07 5:54 PM |
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Re: Do you know how to set the table?
I do know how to set a table, but i don't have all that silver and I usually tell everyone to bring their drinks to the table since no one is ever drinking the same thing.
Whenever I have put the dessert utensils out they are always used before so I stopped that too... LOL I guess we are just pretty casual
I gave everyone S&P at Christmas and my mom still asked my dad to pass his from the opposite end of the table
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