Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Adam Albright Proper table place settings are essential for hosting occasions, from casual family meals to formal dinners.

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While there are certain protocols for basic, casual, and formal table settings, there is some flexibility. Get creative based on the items you already own and what you’ll be serving. For a formal ...

Like many details we tend to brush off in our hurried daily lives, the art of proper table setting seems to be getting lost in the ether. While it's true that we've become a casual society, there are ...