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How to Carry Multiple Dinner Plates
By carrying up to four plates you'll be way more efficient in the dining room but there's a technique to it and you're going to have to practice.
By carrying up to four plates you'll be way more efficient in the dining room but there's a technique to it and you're going to have to practice.
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Start with one plate which, held in the left hand. Position your fingers on the bottom edge opened to assist supporting the second plate.

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The second plate tucks in right next and then it's supported with the fingers of your left hand. Your three fingers support the second plate.

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The third plate is pretty simple - it balances from your forearm to the edge of the second plate which just sits like you see on video.

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The fourth plate is in your right hand. Try walking around with plates to get a feel for the balance.

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Repeat the actions several times to get used to this position of the plates.

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Practice this five minutes a day you'll get this and it'll make your job so much easier because you use it for busing as well when you're picking up dirty dishes. It's a technique that flows into all aspects of table service.