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Why Is a Proper Table Setting Important?
Etiquette expert Jo Hayes points out that it goes even further than this.
“A properly set table establishes the meal as an event,” Hayes says.
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To enjoy fellowship and conversation with our family and friends."
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While it’s very similar, there are a few notable differences.
Don’t overthink it too much.
She also adds that “napkin rings are generally reserved for more casual upscale configs.”
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Glassware and cups can get tricky, too.
But Musayeva notes that one or two are perfectly fine for basic and casual configs.
For more formal tables, she says there are usually three to four.
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