table setting
[ˈteɪbəl ˈsɛtɪŋ]
nounpl: table settings
arranjo de mesa
1. The arrangement of dishes, glasses, cutlery, and napkins on a table for a meal
The formal table setting included a charger plate, multiple forks, and cloth napkins.
O arranjo de mesa formal incluía um prato sousplat, vários garfos e guardanapos de pano.
2. The complete set of dishes and utensils provided for one person at a table
Each guest received an elegant table setting with fine china and crystal glasses.
Cada convidado recebeu um elegante arranjo de mesa com porcelana fina e copos de cristal.
3. The style or manner in which a table is arranged for dining
The table setting reflected the restaurant's upscale atmosphere.
O arranjo de mesa refletia a atmosfera sofisticada do restaurante.
In Brazilian culture, table setting is an important aspect of hospitality and reflects social status. Formal table settings follow European etiquette conventions, while casual settings are more relaxed. In American culture, understanding proper table setting is considered part of dining etiquette education, with formal and informal versions being distinctly different.
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