Basic table setting? FORKS is key; F for the Fork, O for the Plate (the shape), K for the Knives and S for the Spoons. Other handy hints to help, too!
Provides rules to set the table in three different ways: basic table setting, informal table setting and formal table setting.
Here are detailed instructions on how to properly set a table in three different situations, as well as an easy table setting diagram for each. Basic Table Setting.. For casual events, one needs just a basic table setting: a placemat, cutlery (fork, knife, and spoon), a dinner plate.
For a basic table setting, here are two great tips to help you — or your kids — remember the order of plates and utensils: 1. Picture the word "FORKS." The order .