The more formal the dinner, the more knives, forks, plates and dishes are placed. The examples given in this article are applicable to informal banquets (most family banquets belong to this category). 1. The fork is placed on the left side of the main dish, and the knife and spoon are placed on the right side. 2. Knives, forks and spoons are arranged in the order of use. The first one is placed on the outside farthest from the main course, and the second one is placed near the inside of the main course. If the host decides to serve the main course before the salad, he should put the main course fork outside the salad fork. The salad plate is on the left side of the main course. Americans usually serve the main course with the salad, unlike the French, who serve the salad after the main course is finished. ★ General tableware (suitable for lunch and dinner) 1. Butter dish and butter knife. 2. Dessert spoon dessert. 3. Glass drink cups. 4. salad plate salad plate. 5. napkins. napkins. 6. Main course fork 7. Salad fork. 8. Main course. 9. Main kitchen knife. Spoon. Teacups, saucers and teaspoons tea (coffee) cups, plates and teaspoons. Conclusion: Remember that when you are in Rome, do as the Romans do. When you are in doubt about the rules of eating western food, pay attention to your host and hostess and do as they do. There should be no mistake. ★ When tableware is arranged for a family or restaurant banquet, the type and quantity of tableware depend on the formality of the dinner. The more formal the dinner, the more knives, forks, plates and dishes are placed. The examples given in this article are applicable to informal banquets (most family banquets belong to this category). The fork is placed on the left side of the main plate, and the knife and spoon are placed on the right side. Knife, fork and spoon are arranged in the order of use. The first one is placed on the outside farthest from the main course, and the second one is placed near the inside of the main course. If the host decides to serve the main course before the salad, he should put the main course fork outside the salad fork. The salad plate is on the left side of the main course. Americans usually serve the main course with the salad, unlike the French, who serve the salad after the main course is finished.