This helps us extend respect to others. A: You do not put the fork on the napkin because it's an extra effort for people when they sit down. They would have to take off the napkin and reposition ...

Fold your napkin and place it directly to the left of the plate with the dinner fork on top. Place your dinner knife to the right of the plate (sharp edge facing toward the plate). Finally ...

Plate, water glass, wine/beer/cocktail glass, napkin, fork, knife, and (maybe) spoon all laid out. (Don’t set the tables with utensils you won’t use, natch.) This is a little thing that shows ...