Daily Life - Dinnerware (C0248)

A:

Honey can you set the table?

B:

Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?

A:

Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don't know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.

B:

Ok, should I use the fancy silverware?

A:

Yeah go ahead, forks, spoons and knives. I roasted some meat so be sure to put out some steak knives as well.

B:

I'll also set some cups and saucers for some coffee after dinner.

A:

Honey? Have you seen our soup bowls?

B:

They are in the cupboard where you keep the gravy boat and serving dishes. Just be careful because the wine glasses are also there.

A:

Oops!

Key Vocabulary

to set the table

prepare the table so as to sit down and eat

anything in particular

anything specific

silverware

eating utensils: fork, spoon, knife

to roast

to bake uncovered, esp. in an oven

serving dish

a dish used for serving food

Supplementary Vocabulary

fork

a fork used specifically for eating salads

fine china

a term used for expensive dinnerware

spoon

spoon used specifically for eating soup

dinner party

inviting friends over for dinner

tea kettle

a pot used for boiling the water for tea

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