When setting the table before meals, you will need the following:



1) Individual plate - a medium sized plate that can accommodate individual

2) Rice bowl - bowl that can be used to hold soup or rice.

3) Spice bowl - a small dish used to hold dips of soy sauce or spices

4) Soup spoon - a nonmetallic spoon shaped like a dipper and used for taking soup.

5) Chopsticks - bamboo, wood or ivory sticks used for picking food.

6) Tea cup - small porcelain cup for tea servings at the end of the meal.

7) Tissue paper - paper that can be used for cleaning.