PROCEDURE FOR CARRYING PLATES

A Stack of Plates
A stack of plates is always carried with both hands. Wrap your hand towel
around the plates so that you do not touch the plates with your bare hands. Do
not hold the plates against your body.
One Plate
Always hold a plate between the thumb and forefinger (index) finger. Your
thumb should be flat on the rim of the plate, pointing toward the rim, never into
the plate.
Two Plates
Held from Below: Hold the first plate between the thumb and index finger. The
index finger is placed slightly behind the lower rim. Slide the second plate
against the index finger and support it with the other fingers from beneath.
Held from Above: The first plate is held with the thumb and index finger. With
that hand turned slightly upward, balance the second plate on the lower forearm
and the ball of the thumb. Support the upper plate with the other fingers.
Four Plates
The procedure for carrying four plates is as follows:
1. Seize the first plate between the thumb and the forefinger
2. Place the second plate between the forefinger (on the top) and the two
fingers major and ring finger (under).
3. Place the third plate over the basis of the thumb and the little finger.
4. The fourth plate is carried in the right hand, this will be the first plate
placed on table.