Procedure for Carrying Plates is very tricky and technical. Here is the procedure for carrying plates into different varieties..
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.