‘Tis the season for delicious meals eaten with family and friends, catching up and celebrating the holidays! Although just being together is perhaps the most important part of these meals, a close second is all the delicious food that you have looked forward to eating all year! So, when you visit someone else’s home to sit down for that long-awaited holiday meal… do you know which fork to use for salad? Do you know the proper way to cut your slice of ham?
When you don’t attend formal meals very often, it’s easy to forget some baseline etiquette guidelines. But, never fear, we’re here to prepare you this holiday season to avoid common dinner table faux pas. Whether you’re hosting a meal or attending one, keep reading for a complete guide on dinner party etiquette.
If You’re the Host(ess): Table Setting
Even if you’re a seasoned host/hostess for casual dinners and parties, you may not often set the table with multiple sets of utensils, like you would for a formal meal. However, especially during the holidays, using a full set of dishes and utensils in the proper table setting is a great way to upgrade your dinner party. So, if you don’t remember where everything is supposed to be, we put together a guide to refresh your memory about proper table settings.
First thing’s first: what type of event or meal are you planning? Table setting for brunch is different than for an informal dinner. So, think about what meal you’ll be serving and how formal you’d like the event to be. Then check out our suggestions below.
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If You’re the Guest: Etiquette
Even if you don’t think the meal you are attending will be very formal, it’s always a good idea to brush up on common courtesies for when you eat a meal at someone else’s home. These are also helpful rules for eating out at a restaurant, for the holidays or otherwise. After all, it’s better to be over prepared than under prepared! Check out our basic etiquette tips below.
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