For entertaining, would you serve hot dogs and beans on formal china ,
otoh, would you serve say, beef wellington on paper plates?

ok that was extreme examples, but I was just thinking that meat loaf
on classic lenox with gold trim would taste better but maybe it's too
silly?

just wondering
Karen

On Sep 14, 10:52�pm, Karen > wrote:
> For entertaining, would you serve hot dogs and beans on formal china ,
> otoh, would you serve say, beef wellington on paper plates?
>
> ok that was extreme examples, but I was just thinking that meat loaf
> on classic lenox with gold trim would taste better but maybe it's too
> silly?

Where's your meat loaf recipe?

Meat loaf is best served on inexpensive heavy weight dishes like those
diners use to serve their blue plate special... in fact those are the
best dishes for serving anything... if you can only afford one set of
dishes thems the ones.

On Sun 14 Sep 2008 07:52:07p, Karen told us...

> For entertaining, would you serve hot dogs and beans on formal china ,
> otoh, would you serve say, beef wellington on paper plates?
>
> ok that was extreme examples, but I was just thinking that meat loaf
> on classic lenox with gold trim would taste better but maybe it's too
> silly?
>
> just wondering
> Karen

I have served very common ordinary foods on my best china, and I think it
elevates the event. I can't think any reason not to. OTOH, I probabaly
wouldn't serve an "upscale" menu on my everyday dishes.

Having said that, I don't serve *anything* on paper plates in my home, nor
did my mother or grandmothers. AFAIC, paper plates are for picnics. Even
then, I have permanent dishware that we use for picnics, unless it's for a
crowd.

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>,
Karen > wrote:

> For entertaining, would you serve hot dogs and beans on formal china ,
> otoh, would you serve say, beef wellington on paper plates?
>
> ok that was extreme examples, but I was just thinking that meat loaf
> on classic lenox with gold trim would taste better but maybe it's too
> silly?
>
> just wondering
> Karen

Food presentation comes second only to how good the food is. :-)
--
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"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

On Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:52:07 -0700 (PDT), Karen >
fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:

>For entertaining, would you serve hot dogs and beans on formal china ,
>otoh, would you serve say, beef wellington on paper plates?
>
>ok that was extreme examples, but I was just thinking that meat loaf
>on classic lenox with gold trim would taste better but maybe it's too
>silly?

Why would that be silly? I doubt I'd use my "best" china for hot dogs
*or* meatloaf, but my every day Dansk stoneware is on the table for
every meal, along with cloth napkins.* The only time I use my "best"
china (my grandmother's Noritake which was a service for 24 wedding
gift from her parents in 1910) is for holidays and special occasions.
The only time I ever use paper plates is at large, informal get
togethers such as family birthday parties and cookins!

* Cloth *permanent press* napkins, not the ones I send to the dry
clearners' after use.

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
--
"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as
old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the
waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner."

-- Duncan Hines

To reply, replace "meatloaf" with "cox"

On Sep 15, 7:52*pm, Terry Pulliam Burd > wrote:
> * Cloth *permanent press* napkins, not the ones I send to the dry
> clearners' after use.

I've been buying cloth white napkins at Bed, Bath and Beyond everytime
I get a coupon, and now I've built up quite a big stash. I have one
big drawer for the napkins and a bag for the laundry. I have so many
that it can be a laundry load of napkins itself after a month or so.
It's nice to have cloth napkins, it's greener, and they're so
inexpensive, I don't have to worry about ruining them. And, a little
Clorox keeps them bright.

Karen

"Karen" > wrote :

>It's nice to have cloth napkins, it's greener, and they're so
>inexpensive, I don't have to worry about ruining them. And, a little
>Clorox keeps them bright.

What I hate is ironing them.

Karen wrote:


> I've been buying cloth white napkins at Bed, Bath and Beyond everytime
> I get a coupon, and now I've built up quite a big stash. I have one
> big drawer for the napkins and a bag for the laundry. I have so many
> that it can be a laundry load of napkins itself after a month or so.
> It's nice to have cloth napkins, it's greener, and they're so
> inexpensive, I don't have to worry about ruining them. And, a little
> Clorox keeps them bright.

I buy color-fast washcloths or multi-colored bandanas for use instead of
formal cloth napkins.

At least among my daughter's equestrian friends, this brings up requests
from guests along the line of, "Missus H, may I keep my napkin, please?
If you need it back that's fine, only I've never found one this shade
of burgundy (or green or blue or gold or whatever) and it's just right
with my tack."

Considering that DD's beyond the age where party favor bags are
expected, I usually don't mind.

<Shout works great on lipgloss>

On Sep 16, 9:37*am, "cybercat" > wrote:
> What I hate is ironing them.

I skip that part for everyday use.

heck, I skip that part period.

The cotton ones can smooth out pretty well if you catch them right
away from the dryer to fold them up.

Karen

"Karen" > wrote :

>The cotton ones can smooth out pretty well if you catch them right
>away from the dryer to fold them up.

I wonder about the environmental impact of the frequent washing, as opposed
to the use of recycled plant materials in paper towels that degrade quickly
in landfills?

cybercat wrote:

> "Karen" > wrote :
>
> >The cotton ones can smooth out pretty well if you catch them right
> >away from the dryer to fold them up.
>
> I wonder about the environmental impact of the frequent washing, as
opposed
> to the use of recycled plant materials in paper towels that degrade
quickly
> in landfills?


<yawn>


--
Best
Greg

cyberloser wrote:

> I wonder about the environmental impact of the frequent washing, as
> opposed to the use of recycled plant materials in paper towels that
> degrade quickly in landfills?

You should be more concerned about the toxic waste between your ears and in
your crotch.

Bob

On Sep 16, 2:38*pm, Karen > wrote:
> On Sep 16, 9:37*am, "cybercat" > wrote:
>
> > What I hate is ironing them.
> heck, I skip that part period.
>
> The cotton ones can smooth out pretty well if you catch them right
> away from the dryer to fold them up.

There is nothing nicer than sitting down to a "well set" table, and
picking up a starched white linen napkin. I do it at home for every
meal. Nice to sit in the Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton and receive
equal service! Geesh...we even use Waterford for juice in special
breakfasts. There is something nice about having Eggs Benedict on
nice china. Now we do also have eggs and cheese grits on stoneware
also.

Williams Sonoma "hotel" napkins are a great deal and stand up for
years of service. That is the only one I buy any longer. The
Williams Sonoma white heavy steak plates are great for that "blue
plate" special breakfast too.

On Sep 16, 11:58*am, "cybercat" > wrote:
> I wonder about the environmental impact of the frequent washing, as opposed
> to the use of recycled plant materials in paper towels that degrade quickly
> in landfills?

Well they don't call it reduce, reuse and recycle for nothing.

Karen

On Sep 16, 2:16*pm, Brawny > wrote:
> There is nothing nicer than sitting down to a "well set" table, and
> picking up a starched white linen napkin. * I do it at home for every
> meal. *

You use a starched white linen napkin for every meal? I take it you
don't eat tomato sandwiches over the sink or anything...

Karen

"Brawny" > wrote in message
...
On Sep 16, 2:38 pm, Karen > wrote:
> On Sep 16, 9:37 am, "cybercat" > wrote:
>
> > What I hate is ironing them.
> heck, I skip that part period.
>
> The cotton ones can smooth out pretty well if you catch them right
> away from the dryer to fold them up.

>There is nothing nicer than sitting down to a "well set" table, and
>picking up a starched white linen napkin. I do it at home for every
>meal. Nice to sit in the Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton and receive
>equal service! Geesh...we even use Waterford for juice in special
>breakfasts. There is something nice about having Eggs Benedict on
>nice china. Now we do also have eggs and cheese grits on stoneware
>also.

>Williams Sonoma "hotel" napkins are a great deal and stand up for
>years of service. That is the only one I buy any longer. The
>Williams Sonoma white heavy steak plates are great for that "blue
>plate" special breakfast too.

I guess this is true if you want people to have that Hotel feeling in your
home. Ick.

"Karen" > wrote in message
...
On Sep 16, 11:58 am, "cybercat" > wrote:
> I wonder about the environmental impact of the frequent washing, as
> opposed
> to the use of recycled plant materials in paper towels that degrade
> quickly
> in landfills?

>Well they don't call it reduce, reuse and recycle for nothing.

I get that, but, for example, we have had droughts here most summers for a
few years, and have been instructed to use disposable plates to save water.
In addition to use, there's the stuff from detergent that gets pumped into
the environment. I like cloth napkins but I am not sure they are always the
best thing to use with regard to ecology concerns.

Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:52:07 -0700 (PDT), Karen >
> fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:
>
>> For entertaining, would you serve hot dogs and beans on formal china ,
>> otoh, would you serve say, beef wellington on paper plates?
>>
>> ok that was extreme examples, but I was just thinking that meat loaf
>> on classic lenox with gold trim would taste better but maybe it's too
>> silly?
>
> Why would that be silly? I doubt I'd use my "best" china for hot dogs
> *or* meatloaf, but my every day Dansk stoneware is on the table for
> every meal, along with cloth napkins.* The only time I use my "best"
> china (my grandmother's Noritake which was a service for 24 wedding
> gift from her parents in 1910) is for holidays and special occasions.
> The only time I ever use paper plates is at large, informal get
> togethers such as family birthday parties and cookins!
>
> * Cloth *permanent press* napkins, not the ones I send to the dry
> clearners' after use.
>
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
> --
> "If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as
> old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the
> waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner."
>
> -- Duncan Hines
>
> To reply, replace "meatloaf" with "cox"
>
>
>
>

That's over the top. Someone call the narcissism police!

On Sep 16, 4:05*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> I get that, but, for example, we have had droughts here most summers for a
> few years, and have been instructed to use disposable plates to save water.

On Sep 16, 6:40*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> "Brawny" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Sep 16, 2:38 pm, Karen > wrote:


> I guess this is true if you want people to have that Hotel feeling in your
> home. Ick.

We do not stay in YOUR hotel class. Yes, there is a better life
outside of Frank's Stop and Flop on the frontage road!

On Sep 16, 2:58*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> "Karen" > wrote :
>
> >The cotton ones can smooth out pretty well if you catch them right
> >away from the dryer to fold them up.
>
> I wonder about the environmental impact of the frequent washing, as opposed
> to the use of recycled plant materials in paper towels that degrade quickly
> in landfills?

Good grief! How many napkins would you use? Cloth napkins can be
used
for more than one meal. A few napkins in a load of wash has next to
no
additional environmental impact.

Things don't degrade quickly in landfills. They barely degrade at
all. That's
why we recycle landfills for skiing here in the flats of southeast
Michigan.

Cindy Hamilton

On Sep 16, 5:16*pm, Brawny > wrote:
> On Sep 16, 2:38*pm, Karen > wrote:
>
> > On Sep 16, 9:37*am, "cybercat" > wrote:
>
> > > What I hate is ironing them.
> > heck, I skip that part period.
>
> > The cotton ones can smooth out pretty well if you catch them right
> > away from the dryer to fold them up.
>
> There is nothing nicer than sitting down to a "well set" table, and
> picking up a starched white linen napkin. * I do it at home for every
> meal. * Nice to sit in the Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton and receive
> equal service! * * Geesh...we even use Waterford for juice in special
> breakfasts. * There is something nice about having Eggs Benedict on
> nice china. * Now we do also have eggs and cheese grits on stoneware
> also.

Some people (me included) are indifferent to the china on which the
food
is eaten. I derive no additional pleasure from eating on "nice"
dishes,
and I don't care whether the napkin is starched double-damask or
paper.
My only dishes are stoneware, and my glassware is chosen for
sturdiness
and cheapness.

They're only dishes, for goodness' sake. The things that food goes
on.

Cindy Hamilton

On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:12:54 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> Some people (me included) are indifferent to the china on which the
> food
> is eaten. I derive no additional pleasure from eating on "nice"
> dishes,
> and I don't care whether the napkin is starched double-damask or
> paper.
> My only dishes are stoneware, and my glassware is chosen for
> sturdiness
> and cheapness.
>
> They're only dishes, for goodness' sake. The things that food goes
> on.
>

still, there's something about having a nice, starched linen tablecloth to
blow your nose in.

your pal,
blake

"Brawny" > wrote in message
...
On Sep 16, 6:40 pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> "Brawny" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Sep 16, 2:38 pm, Karen > wrote:


> I guess this is true if you want people to have that Hotel feeling in your
> home. Ick.

>We do not stay in YOUR hotel class. Yes, there is a better life
>outside of Frank's Stop and Flop on the frontage road!

Last place I stayed was a Westin. And I still like home better.

On Sep 17, 6:12*am, Cindy Hamilton >
wrote:
> They're only dishes, for goodness' sake. *The things that food goes
> on.

Ice cream definitely tastes different if eaten with a fork, especially
a sterling silver fork. And coffee tastes different if sipped out of a
clear coffee cup. And, eating in the dining room when I was a kid,
made eveyrthing taste fancy. And eating outdoors on paper plates
tastes great, too.

I think dishes make a difference.

Karen

Karen wrote:
> On Sep 17, 6:12 am, Cindy Hamilton >
> wrote:
>
>>They're only dishes, for goodness' sake. The things that food goes
>>on.
>
>
> Ice cream definitely tastes different if eaten with a fork, especially
> a sterling silver fork. And coffee tastes different if sipped out of a
> clear coffee cup. And, eating in the dining room when I was a kid,
> made eveyrthing taste fancy. And eating outdoors on paper plates
> tastes great, too.
>
> I think dishes make a difference.

My husband has this weird habit of slurping chocolate milk from a spoon
rather than just picking up the glass and drinking from it directly.
Claims it tastes better when drunk from a spoon.

Kathleen > wrote:

>Karen wrote:

>> Ice cream definitely tastes different if eaten with a fork, especially
>> a sterling silver fork. And coffee tastes different if sipped out of a
>> clear coffee cup. And, eating in the dining room when I was a kid,
>> made eveyrthing taste fancy. And eating outdoors on paper plates
>> tastes great, too.

>> I think dishes make a difference.

>My husband has this weird habit of slurping chocolate milk from a spoon
>rather than just picking up the glass and drinking from it directly.
>Claims it tastes better when drunk from a spoon.

All this points to the important concept that human perception,
including sensory perception, is highly subjective. Any one sense is
affected by context and by associations with the other senses.

A well-disciplined food taster can mostly factor out these
non-taste influences, when necessary, but in most situations
most people do not even try.

I know I am "particular" about drinking beverages out of their
appropriate container, and to some extent using the correct
utensil (i.e. I really really do not like using a salad fork as
opposed to a dinner fork for eating the main course of a dinner).

Maybe this just says I'm too far up the Maslow needs hierarchy.

Steve

On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:12:54 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>They're only dishes, for goodness' sake. The things that food goes
>on.

Gasp! *I* must eat on pretty plates, even if they're plain.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:26:19 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote:

>I know I am "particular" about drinking beverages out of their
>appropriate container, and to some extent using the correct
>utensil (i.e. I really really do not like using a salad fork as
>opposed to a dinner fork for eating the main course of a dinner).
>
I don't even like to use the "luncheon" fork for dinner.

>Maybe this just says I'm too far up the Maslow needs hierarchy.

scoot over, bub


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Wed 17 Sep 2008 08:21:04p, told us...

> On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:26:19 +0000 (UTC),
> (Steve Pope) wrote:
>
>>I know I am "particular" about drinking beverages out of their
>>appropriate container, and to some extent using the correct
>>utensil (i.e. I really really do not like using a salad fork as
>>opposed to a dinner fork for eating the main course of a dinner).
>>
> I don't even like to use the "luncheon" fork for dinner.
>
>>Maybe this just says I'm too far up the Maslow needs hierarchy.
>
> scoot over, bub
>
>

Count me in on both counts! Funny story, sort of. Last week I had to
"educate" a female co-worker who had been invited to a *very* formal dinner
party and she was afraid to go because she didn't know what to expect to
find at the table or what to do with it. I explained the position and
composition of the table setting, concerning china, crystal, and
silverware, and the appropriateness and order of use of each piece. She
was bewildered, so I finally did a graphic to illustrate it, and wrote an
extensive description and handed it to her. The dinner party is this
Satruday. It will be interesting to here her report back. This, a woman
of 54 with a master's degree in social science.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 17 Sep 2008 08:21:04p, told us...
>
>
>>On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:26:19 +0000 (UTC),
>>(Steve Pope) wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I know I am "particular" about drinking beverages out of their
>>>appropriate container, and to some extent using the correct
>>>utensil (i.e. I really really do not like using a salad fork as
>>>opposed to a dinner fork for eating the main course of a dinner).
>>>
>>
>>I don't even like to use the "luncheon" fork for dinner.
>>
>>
>>>Maybe this just says I'm too far up the Maslow needs hierarchy.
>>
>>scoot over, bub
>>
>>
>
>
> Count me in on both counts! Funny story, sort of. Last week I had to
> "educate" a female co-worker who had been invited to a *very* formal dinner
> party and she was afraid to go because she didn't know what to expect to
> find at the table or what to do with it. I explained the position and
> composition of the table setting, concerning china, crystal, and
> silverware, and the appropriateness and order of use of each piece. She
> was bewildered, so I finally did a graphic to illustrate it, and wrote an
> extensive description and handed it to her. The dinner party is this
> Satruday. It will be interesting to here her report back. This, a woman
> of 54 with a master's degree in social science.
>

I hope you also told her that it's not a test - she's allowed to glance
around and take her cues from the hosts and other guests.

On Wed 17 Sep 2008 09:42:17p, Kathleen told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Wed 17 Sep 2008 08:21:04p, told us...
>>
>>
>>>On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:26:19 +0000 (UTC),
>>>(Steve Pope) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I know I am "particular" about drinking beverages out of their
>>>>appropriate container, and to some extent using the correct
>>>>utensil (i.e. I really really do not like using a salad fork as
>>>>opposed to a dinner fork for eating the main course of a dinner).
>>>>
>>>
>>>I don't even like to use the "luncheon" fork for dinner.
>>>
>>>
>>>>Maybe this just says I'm too far up the Maslow needs hierarchy.
>>>
>>>scoot over, bub
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Count me in on both counts! Funny story, sort of. Last week I had to
>> "educate" a female co-worker who had been invited to a *very* formal
>> dinner party and she was afraid to go because she didn't know what to
>> expect to find at the table or what to do with it. I explained the
>> position and composition of the table setting, concerning china,
>> crystal, and silverware, and the appropriateness and order of use of
>> each piece. She was bewildered, so I finally did a graphic to
>> illustrate it, and wrote an extensive description and handed it to her.
>> The dinner party is this Satruday. It will be interesting to here her
>> report back. This, a woman of 54 with a master's degree in social
>> science.
>>
>
> I hope you also told her that it's not a test - she's allowed to glance
> around and take her cues from the hosts and other guests.

In a manner of speaking. I told her to follow the lead.



--
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Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

>Funny story, sort of. Last week I had to
>"educate" a female co-worker who had been invited to a *very* formal dinner
>party and she was afraid to go because she didn't know what to expect to
>find at the table or what to do with it. I explained the position and
>composition of the table setting, concerning china, crystal, and
>silverware, and the appropriateness and order of use of each piece. She
>was bewildered, so I finally did a graphic to illustrate it, and wrote an
>extensive description and handed it to her. The dinner party is this
>Satruday. It will be interesting to here her report back. This, a woman
>of 54 with a master's degree in social science.

The power of Powerpoint.

Since you must know: what are you supposed to do with
your napkin when you excuse yourself from the table
for a minute? Did that go into the graphic?

Steve

On Thu 18 Sep 2008 12:24:10a, Steve Pope told us...

> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>>Funny story, sort of. Last week I had to
>>"educate" a female co-worker who had been invited to a *very* formal
>>dinner party and she was afraid to go because she didn't know what to
>>expect to find at the table or what to do with it. I explained the
>>position and composition of the table setting, concerning china,
>>crystal, and silverware, and the appropriateness and order of use of
>>each piece. She was bewildered, so I finally did a graphic to
>>illustrate it, and wrote an extensive description and handed it to her.
>>The dinner party is this Satruday. It will be interesting to here her
>>report back. This, a woman of 54 with a master's degree in social
>>science.
>
> The power of Powerpoint.
>
> Since you must know: what are you supposed to do with
> your napkin when you excuse yourself from the table
> for a minute? Did that go into the graphic?
>
> Steve
>

If you have to excuse yourself during the meal, the napkin is placed on the
chair. A used napkin is never placed on the table during the meal, only
afterwards. That was not in the graphic, only in the writing.

--
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On Sep 17, 11:20*am, blake murphy > wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:12:54 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> > Some people (me included) are indifferent to the china on which the
> > food
> > is eaten. *I derive no additional pleasure from eating on "nice"
> > dishes,
> > and I don't care whether the napkin is starched double-damask or
> > paper.
> > My only dishes are stoneware, and my glassware is chosen for
> > sturdiness
> > and cheapness.
>
> > They're only dishes, for goodness' sake. *The things that food goes
> > on.
>
> still, there's something about having a nice, starched linen tablecloth to
> blow your nose in.

Hell, I figure I'm ahead if the man doesn't wipe his dick on the
bedroom
curtains after sex.

Cindy Hamilton

Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

>If you have to excuse yourself during the meal, the napkin is placed on the
>chair. A used napkin is never placed on the table during the meal, only
>afterwards. That was not in the graphic, only in the writing.

That is my understanding. Recently, when I did this at a restaurant,
I returned to the table an found that a waitstaff had taken my
napkin from the chair, re-folded it, and placed it on the table.

Steve

On Thu 18 Sep 2008 07:25:30a, Steve Pope told us...

> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>>If you have to excuse yourself during the meal, the napkin is placed on
>>the chair. A used napkin is never placed on the table during the meal,
>>only afterwards. That was not in the graphic, only in the writing.
>
> That is my understanding. Recently, when I did this at a restaurant,
> I returned to the table an found that a waitstaff had taken my
> napkin from the chair, re-folded it, and placed it on the table.
>
> Steve
>

The waitstaff obviously didn't know the rules. If he had done anything all
with the napkin, he should have simply replaced it with a fresh one and
placed it on the table.

Taking that a step further, proper napkin use is to unfold it in one's lap
and leave approximately 1/3 of it folded over itself. When you use the
napkin to wipe your lips, that portion of the napkin should be covered
again by the fold so as not to risk putting you elbows on the soiled area.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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Date: Thursday, 09(IX)/18(XVIII)/08(MMVIII)
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On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:22:25 GMT, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> Count me in on both counts! Funny story, sort of. Last week I had to
> "educate" a female co-worker who had been invited to a *very* formal dinner
> party and she was afraid to go because she didn't know what to expect to
> find at the table or what to do with it. I explained the position and
> composition of the table setting, concerning china, crystal, and
> silverware, and the appropriateness and order of use of each piece. She
> was bewildered, so I finally did a graphic to illustrate it, and wrote an
> extensive description and handed it to her. The dinner party is this
> Satruday. It will be interesting to here her report back. This, a woman
> of 54 with a master's degree in social science.

i thought the scoop was that you couldn't go too far wrong if you worked
your way from outside in.

but there was the story about a person who was in your co-workers
situation, who was told, 'just follow the host and do what he does.'

the meal went fine until coffee was served. the host put cream and sugar
in his cup, blew on it a little, and then poured a little in the saucer.
the guest followed along. the host then leaned over and put the saucer on
the floor for his cat.

your pal,
blake

On Thu 18 Sep 2008 09:31:47a, blake murphy told us...

> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:22:25 GMT, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>> Count me in on both counts! Funny story, sort of. Last week I had to
>> "educate" a female co-worker who had been invited to a *very* formal
>> dinner party and she was afraid to go because she didn't know what to
>> expect to find at the table or what to do with it. I explained the
>> position and composition of the table setting, concerning china,
>> crystal, and silverware, and the appropriateness and order of use of
>> each piece. She was bewildered, so I finally did a graphic to
>> illustrate it, and wrote an extensive description and handed it to her.
>> The dinner party is this Satruday. It will be interesting to here her
>> report back. This, a woman of 54 with a master's degree in social
>> science.
>
> i thought the scoop was that you couldn't go too far wrong if you worked
> your way from outside in.

Basically, you are correct. The only problem arrises when the silver
setting happens to include a utensil for a course that isn't served. If
you're not knowledgable about the pieces, you could make a mistake there.

> but there was the story about a person who was in your co-workers
> situation, who was told, 'just follow the host and do what he does.'
>
> the meal went fine until coffee was served. the host put cream and
> sugar in his cup, blew on it a little, and then poured a little in the
> saucer. the guest followed along. the host then leaned over and put the
> saucer on the floor for his cat.

ROTF!


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Wayne Boatwright

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Date: Thursday, 09(IX)/18(XVIII)/08(MMVIII)
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Countdown till Veteran's Day
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Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> On Sep 17, 11:20 am, blake murphy > wrote:
>
>>On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:12:54 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Some people (me included) are indifferent to the china on which the
>>>food
>>>is eaten. I derive no additional pleasure from eating on "nice"
>>>dishes,
>>>and I don't care whether the napkin is starched double-damask or
>>>paper.
>>>My only dishes are stoneware, and my glassware is chosen for
>>>sturdiness
>>>and cheapness.
>>
>>>They're only dishes, for goodness' sake. The things that food goes
>>>on.
>>
>>still, there's something about having a nice, starched linen tablecloth to
>>blow your nose in.
>
>
> Hell, I figure I'm ahead if the man doesn't wipe his dick on the
> bedroom
> curtains after sex.

Ow, ow, ow... Coke Zero burns like fire when it comes out your nose.