4-H Table Setting Activity Scorecard Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

4-H Table Setting Activity Scorecard Template Page 2

Cover not correctly set–see the following rule(s) for setting a table

____ 1. If placemats are used, the bottom edge of the placemat should be at the edge of the table and should be

evenly aligned. A tablecloth should be straight and the overhang should be even on all sides.

____ 2. The flatware, plate, and napkin should be one (1) inch from the edge of the table.

____ 3. The plate is always in the center of the place setting.

____ 4. The dinner fork is placed at the left of the plate.

____ 5. If a salad fork is used, it is placed to the left of the dinner fork.

____ 6. The napkin is placed to the left of the fork, with the fold on the left (unless a decorative/creative fold is

used). The napkin may also go under a fork or on top of the plate.

____ 7. The knife is placed to the right of the plate with the sharp blade facing in towards the plate.

____ 8. The teaspoon is placed to the right of the knife.

____ 9. If a soup spoon is needed, it is placed to the right of the teaspoon.

____ 10. The soup bowl may be placed on the dinner plate.

____ 11. The drinking glass is placed at the tip of the knife.

____ 12. If salad, bread and/or dessert plate(s)–or bowl(s)–is/are used, place above the fork(s).

____ 13. The cup or mug is placed to the top right of the spoons.

____ 14. If a knife is not needed, placing the fork on the right side is acceptable.

Note: Only the utensils needed are placed on the table.

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