No one knows how they actually sat, that was just creative license from Leonardo da vinci.
"Jesus and the Apostles did not sit on chairs at a table. Rather they reclined on ground or on mats and pillows, leaning on their left elbow (either forward of back) and eating with their right hand. Their legs were stretched out behind them. This was the typical fashion for eating in the ancient world."
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the fork goes on the left
A desk is where you do work, like at the computer A table is more kitchen associated
yes
Well the guests sit in the same room but different table
You can sit 8 people at an 8 ft table. 4 on each side. Or if you use the ends you can seat 10.
Omnipresent
Side-saddle
side saddle
On the left side, same as USA.
How to sit around the kitchen table
beveled side up
The Round Table