Wednesday, January 23, 2019

vocabulary - SIT or SET yourself at the table


Would you please take a glance at the links? Would anyone possibly show me what is the difference between them?



That is, I am wondering what is the difference between these:



Sit yourself at the table
Set yourself at the table



Any help would be appreciated




Answer



I have gone through both the links and could figure out the following meaning and difference.




  1. Sit yourself at the table means - there is this table with a few chairs around it. So it only means to sit (on a chair at the table) to take some rest.




  2. Set the table phrases is used for arranging the things needed for a meal on the table. 'Do you want me to set the table?' means 'Do you want me to arrange things for the meal on the table? - So the sentence in the e-book is 'Do not set yourself at the table to sit alone' means - you should wait for the other members to join you for a meal or have your meal with them and not alone. I have no idea about the story but i think it is related to etiquettes and manners. So this explanation fits.





If you happen to go in a hotel then what expression will the waiter use among the above two. He'll say --


Sit yourself at the table. Your order will be served there.


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