BMW – it’s not always a car
Have you ever gone to a wedding or gala event where you are seated at a table with nine other people elbow to elbow? The table is beautifully decorated with an array of crystal glasses, china white plates and a plethora of cutlery.
As dinner service begins, you notice that the person on the left of you is using the side plate on their right side and the person on the right of you is using the side plate on their left which leaves you . . . with no side plate.
What to do? Well, you could pass on enjoying the bread basket or you could balance your bun on top of the sauce covered chicken or steak.
Here’s a better idea. Tell your friends, children and strangers about BMW.
No, not the car. Bread, Meal, Water. This is an easy way to remember your side plate is always on the left side. It also helps you remember how to set your table.
This article was paired with: A glass of Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, so yummy. The bottle is beautifully complemented with NeckTyes Winter 2009 Thank You Sir Penguin Stripe.
Tags: dining etiquette, order of cutlery, side plates, tablesetting
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