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forks!
every once in a while (but not too much) I go to some sort of fancy dinner and I always get so confused when the first course comes with my silverware. Which fork do I start with? Usually I just use what the person next to me uses, but what if they're waiting for me to use a fork first? it could become very very confusing.
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Work from the outside in. Thats all there is to it!
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It all depends on how the table is laid out. Most of the time it is from the outside in. The dessert fork is usually either laid diagonal at the top rim of the plate. Unless it is brought with the dessert.
When all else fails it is always good etiquete to let the host begin each course. You can gently fold your napkin in your lap or entertain with polite conversation while watching the host and which silverware they use first.
Always, always keep your drinking glass to the right of your plate and always lay your fork down when you are going to take a drink and hold the glass in your right hand. The napkin always stays in your lap unless you are using.
No matter what, even if the host or hostess uses poor manners you should always stay by the guidelines. You never know who may be watching and when you get used to proper eating techniques then you are never thrown off guard. You never know who you may later mess up in front of so get in the practice now of using proper skills. One day people will watch you to see which fork to use first... :)
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Hey! yah, Its always confusing, how they arrange everything perfectly and have all these forks and stuff! I belive you start with the fork furthest to the outside.
xoxo,
Lara
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If the table has been laid with several sets of crockery, you always use the set on the outside (e.g. the ones that are the furthest difference from your plate in the middle) first, and move inwards a set with each course you eat.
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Oh my gosh i am CLUELESS!
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work from your way out to your way in
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start from the outside and work your way in. for reference the salad fork is usualy cold.
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Just remember this work from the outside in. That's all you need to know
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Just calm down and take a deep breath and think where everything goes if you need help as the people around you.
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Who cares! A fork is a fork, it doesn't matter. I'm sure if you wait long enough for the other person, they will get hungry and start eating.
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Work from the outside in.
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just start at the end and work your way in!! hope i could help!
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Always work from the outside in: from smallest to largest. The smallest forks and knives are used for salads, desserts, and appetizers. If you see a small spoon, that will probably be used for sorbet in between courses. The largest fork and knife are used for the main course.
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More than likely, if you know what I'm talking about, you won't be using the salad fork first. If they give you a salad, then of course you use the salad fork first. I hope that helped a little. I don't really eat at fancy dinners.
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lol the small fork is for salad, the big one if for the main cours.e spoons are for soup, and knifes are for whatever needs to be cut! haha
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