1)solve this issue be separating them before shabbos to be safe and not take a chance of accidentally doing chillul shabbos C”V
2) usually the plate underneath the silver plate is out on the table anyways for the meal. From your side of the story it looks like an extra plate but when you see the other side of the story it’s actually being used as a plate for the meal and belongs on the table.
3) EVERYTHING is made and built with a plan and professionalism. Of experienced contractors and builders etc…. Based on that if steps would be straight out even with no lip sticking out many people would slip and fall C”V on the slippery straightness without a lip
4)calendars that are stapled together and bound tight are due to last you throughout the year it’s made for. If you need a calendar for business and daily need to check up months ahead to setup appointments or schedules etc…. You can get a looseleaf calendar and all pages are loose around 3 holder rings or you might as a better tip just get a large 12 month wall calendar to put on your wall and immediately see all 12 months in front of you.
THERE’S ALWAYS A SOLUTION FOR ALL PROBLEMS EVEN LAST MINUTE CRITICAL LIFELINE HEALTH PROBLEMS ETC…. Hashem can always be turned to for help anytime 24-7