A fork isn't always just a fork. In fact, there are many different types of forks to suit different foods and serving styles at the dinner table.

And speaking of Europe, a fork is laid in Paris or Amsterdam with the curve facing up, tines touching the table, whereas it would be set just the opposite way here. On your right, spoons appear ...

Where does the napkin go? When setting the table as a kid, my mom taught me to place the folded napkin underneath the fork. This, however, is a swanky table faux pas.

The only fork placed to the right of the plate would be an oyster fork. If you see one, lucky you. Oysters are coming. Up and to the left, you’ll find a plate with a knife on it.

BEIJING – How to properly peel an orange, hold an oyster fork, and pronounce luxury brand names — wealthy Chinese are paying handsome sums to learn such skills as they seek to match the… ...

In the centre of each table stood a stately silver caster with cruets of sparkling glass, each bottle handsomely etched and stoppered in heavy excellence of cut and pattern.