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Arranging cutlery correctly

Reading Time: 2 minutes | Article from 13.11.2024
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Whether you have a long-awaited date, want to impress your parents or are at a business dinner - the right cutlery arrangement always plays a role. Incidentally, Knigge was never solely concerned with the arrangement of cutlery at the table. He was fundamentally concerned with a fixed order on the table. According to Knigge, the fork should be on the left and the knife on the right next to the plate. The spoon is placed next to the knife. Above the plate, there is space for a cake fork lying crosswise and a small spoon lying above it.

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Placing cutlery correctly

Learn how to place cutlery correctly and stylishly. Discover simple rules and tips for perfect table decorations for every occasion.

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Wrapping cutlery

If you want to present your cutlery in style on the table for a particular occasion, the best way to do this is with a cutlery roll or cutlery bag. Both variants can be made from fabric or paper napkins in no time at all. Find out how this works and what you should bear in mind in this article.

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Arrange cutlery: left or right?

Cutlery is placed on the side you hold it on when eating. Cutlery that you hold with your left hand should be placed to the left of the plate. All cutlery that you hold with your right hand is on the right-hand side.

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