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[–] SkaraBrae@lemmy.world 49 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (8 children)

It depends.

  • If you are dining, then place it on the far side of your plate.
  • If you are sitting at a table, but not dining, then place it approximately halfway between the dining position and the table edge.
  • If you are standing by the table, then I'd go with about 4"-6" from the table edge.
  • If you are standing by the table in a high traffic area, then I'd go with 6"-8".
  • If you notice someone nearby who is particularly animated when speaking, then I'd aim for the centre of the table.

This answer assumes the table in question is a dining table. Coffee tables are a whole different kettle of fish; and don't even get me started on side tables, bureaus and credenzas!

Edit: formatting

[–] Brainsploosh@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is fantastic. I want to lick your brain (in an appreciative and consensual way).

I found I disagreed strongly, but that was for standing tables, for dining tables I agree without reservation. Well phrased!

[–] megasin1@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's better to have a reservation when dining.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

It’s also better to keep the brain encased in the skull

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