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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • We give thanks, except for Brussels sprouts 11/19/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Let Emily Post help you set the table Ask Emily: If you drag out Grandma's linen tablecloth only for special occasions, you might need a refresher on where to put the napkins. Go to the mother ship -- The Emily Post Institute. You can make a quick visit online to www.emilypost.com/everyday/table_settings.htm and find all the basics on setting a formal table. Diagrams of place settings for various levels of formality include descriptions and a simple mnenomic, FORKS, that seems like a stretch because there's no "R" on the table, but if it helps, use it. While you're there, you might want to take a peek at "holiday etiquette." A favorite: "FHB -- an acronym to be whispered to immediate family ONLY! FHB means 'Family Hold Back.' If there is a critical shortage of a critical food item, discretely whisper to family members, 'FHB the dark meat.' It's the secret signal that guests get first dibs on the dark meat." Herald staff READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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