Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know.

Study the make-up of your audience prior to attending an event and tailor your message to those around the table. Have your solutions ready because they will want to speak with you.

Emily Post's great-great-grandaughter Lizzie Post shares how to properly set a table for casual dinners, informal events and formal gatherings ...

For those who find networking particularly terrifying, Dehmar suggests finding events with a more structured approach, such as panel discussions or presentations.

A well-appointed table —from linens and china to glassware and centerpieces —strengthens a chic setting. But the beautiful accessories are useless if you don’t know how to set a table properly.