​Have you ever been invited to a dinner, or went out to an upscale restaurant and found yourself sitting in front of an array of plates, cutlery and glasses? Did it leave you wondering, what the heck is all this and where do I start?. Well, you are not alone. Here is an example (left) of a formal table setting, that will hopefully help take the mystery out of your next dining experience.

 

(settings will differ from one part of the world to another)

A. Napkin B. Fish Fork  C. Dinner Fork  D. Salad Fork

E. Soup Bowl on Plate  F. Salad Plate  G. Dinner Plate

H. Service Knife  I. Fish Knife  J. Soup Spoon  K. Bread Plate  L. Butter Knife  M. Dessert Spoon  N. Dessert Fork

O. Water Goblet  P. Red Wine Glass  Q. White Wine Glass