Casual Dinnerware

You’ve spent the entire day cooking the perfect holiday feast. But it’s an hour before your guests arrive, and you find yourself standing in front of the table, listening to a little nagging voice in your head. Is my casual dinnerware good enough to use for guests? It is if it is a Corelle Chip Resistant Dinnerware Set.

Does the knife go on the left, fork on the right, or is it the other way around? Is that centerpiece too tall? Should I go ahead and put food on table before guests arrive, or do I wait until everyone gets here?

If you can’t answer those questions, don’t feel alone. In today’s eat-on-the-run world, you’re not the only one to flunk holiday etiquette.

* Forks to the left, knives and spoons to the right. Only set out utensils that will be used for various courses.

* The bread plate goes on the left of the dinner plate, glasses on the right.

* Wait to pour. Water glasses should be the only glasses filled before your guests arrive.

* Salad and bread should be the only food on the table when your guests arrive.