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While most people have been setting a dining table for their whole lives, very few people do it correctly. That’s right - there is a right and wrong way to set a table for dinner. Even for the simplest of meals, setting the table correctly can make quite the difference. Don’t worry, you’ll see everything explained in this short guide! Basic Setting Firstly, one of the most common ways to set a table is using the basic approach. Here, the plate sits in the centre while everything else sits around it. While the fork sits on the left, the knife and spoon have a place on the right-hand side. If meat is on the menu, a steak knife can sit on the right-hand side (always with the sharp edges towards the plate!). Meanwhile, any drinks go above the plate and a napkin can sit to the side of ...