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Learn proper table service manners: serve from the left, remove from the right; beverages poured from the right as the cups and glasses are always on the right; glasses never picked up when filling; bring fresh wine glasses with every new wine; and MANY others...

In America, meals are typically served to the guest's right side. When serving, you will want to hold and serve the plate using your right hand to prevent you from crossing your arm in front of a guest. Since beverages are placed on the right side of guests, you will also want to serve beverages from the right.