the drama free thread

[Head Wreck]

heres rules: no ousting of members. no snide comments, play nice or dont post in here, no drama bombs

first topic:

table ettiquette.

any thoughts on the layout of a dinner service?

should the full set be layed out for a simple 3 course meal if using the best silverware or just whats needed?

[torn asunder]

heres rules: no ousting of members.  no snide comments, play nice or dont post in here, no drama bombs

first topic:

table ettiquette.

any thoughts on the layout of a dinner service?

should the full set be layed out for a simple 3 course meal if using the best silverware or just whats needed?

i say, full service - i like a beautifully set table, and i think missing pieces just detracts form the splendor!

[Brenda Starrr]

Funny. The whole board is supposed to be drama free with no outing.

[Head Wreck]

it is?

[Head Wreck]

i must agree on the full set, but not to many hosts are willing to do this nowerdays. its a great shame.

those that do are as rare as restraunts that require you to wait to be taken to a suitable table.

[Paper Hearts]

I like a dinner party with too much wine where eventually people start shedding essential bits of clothing. I like to dine like fucking Nero. Other than that, it doesn't matter.

[phee]

Oh my.... I will have to change my attitude... In another thread I was going to accuse HW of crashing on my couch and impregnating my brother... but now.....

[Head Wreck]

hey no outing of members!

[LuluVox]

I like a dinner party with too much wine where eventually people start shedding essential bits of clothing. I like to dine like fucking Nero. Other than that, it doesn't matter.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Essential clothing?! That's an oxymoron.

[Paper Hearts]

Essential clothing?! That's an oxymoron.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

^This is the type of person you invite over sushi.

[Head Wreck]

that may be good for the decedance of the itie's but its not respectable or good manners.

orgies are sceduled for after dinner entertainment not during.

and there will be no playing with food.

[Paper Hearts]

Toga! Toga!

[phee]

I think that cloth napkins are a must

[Head Wreck]

they are quintessential.

however i'm not a fan of this fad of wrapping the cutlarry up in one. its a sighn of:

lazyness.

lack of knowlage of the service

inability to properly fold a napkin for presentation prior to guests ariving

[phee]

My mom makes awesome chicken salad.... if you want more of a picnic setting

[Head Wreck]

now picnics

i'm glad the subject of picnics has come up.

i love them as informal get togethers.

does anyone have any habits on a picnic as they are very divers and based on the hosts ideal

[phee]

now picnics

i'm glad the subject of picnics has come up.

i love them as informal get togethers.

does anyone have any habits on a picnic as they are very divers and based on the hosts ideal

That's right!!! you met my mom!

I almost forgot

[kellygrrrrrl]

I was raised with Table etiquette!

No elbows on the table, eat everything on your plate, ask before you leave the table, silverware is methodically placed...plates in appropriate spots, cups too, and NEVER put your spoon in the bowl...always on the plate.

Cross your silverware over your plate in an "X" to indicate you are finished, and you wait at the table or ask permission to leave the table.

Always WAIT to eat until everybody has thier plate.

If you have food on your plate, cover it with your napkin when you are done.

If you didn't eat what was on your plate, you were sentenced to death if even dare ask for anything else, and don't even think about dessert.

NO you may not eat in front of the TV.

Pray before dinner.

My husband gets confused when I get upset over him eating before I sit down. :confused

He just doesn't understand! =( :whistling

[phee]

She just called out her husband!!!! I am raising your warning level to akabillion %.... and I am going to tell Brenda

[kellygrrrrrl]

oh and to answer your question specifically,...... :whistling

Lay out all of the silverware

It's more impressive....

but only if you have company over for dinner.

If it's just 2 people, I wouldn't go ALL out or anything.

I guess it depend on circumstances and whether or not you are trying to impress someone!!

[kellygrrrrrl]

a kabillion huh..... :laughing

well I guess I'm in for it aren't I....

I can take it.

[phee]

You scare me

[kellygrrrrrl]

You scare me

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

BOO!

[phee]

*Phee cries like a little bitch*

[Paper Hearts]

^I've a joke about this:

A woman dies and goes to Heaven. It's dinner time and God is in the kitchen making something. As the woman waits, she looks down to Earth and watches all the people eating glorious things like Lobster and wonders what could be in store for her from God's kitchen. a minute later, God comes to the table with sandwhiches made from canned tuna. The woman asks "But God, why? Everyone down there is having good things...I thought it was supposed to be better up here-" To which, God replys "Well, I just decided there was no real point in cooking for only the two of us".

Okay, it's really terrible.