2020 Holiday Dining Tips blog With Barstools and Dinettes Your table setting says a lot about you and your style. When preparing your table, keep in mind if the meal is intended to be a formal sit-down or a casual gathering. Below is a cheat sheet for how to set your table. FORMAL DINING HAS A DIFFERENT SETTING ON THE TABLE. IT ENCOMPASSES MORE OF THE DINNER INCLUDING DESERT SILVERWARE, ADDITIONAL WINE GLASSES FOR BROADER WINE SELECTIONS, DIFFERENT MEAT CUTLERY, AND APPETIZER UTENSILS