First of all, I'm wondering why it is customary to put our napkins in our laps when we eat. Supposedly, one reason is to protect your clothing from spills. But... I usually get stuff on my shirt when I spill, not my lap. Anyone else?
Second, it signals the waiter you are ready to eat. I'm not buying that. A closed menu is usually what lets a waiter know you're ready.
Third, it keeps soiled napkins off the table. Now, I can see this being a reason.
But... how do you feel about going to a fancy restaurant and this person you haven't even officially met yet is putting your napkin in your lap for you. Do you allow this, or are you like my husband and rush to put your napkin in your lap so when the waiter gets there, it's already done. What do you think?
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I've always put my napkin in my lap. If I'm in a fancy restaurant I let the waiter do this simple thing. I don't move anything on the table except the silverware. When I'm done eating I place the folded napkin to my left to signify I'm done eating.
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I LOVE your funnies! It has always felt weird to me for a waiter to place my napkin in my life - seems too intimate of a thing for a stranger to do.
ReplyDeleteI’m not sure where the tradition of a waiter or matre d’ putting the napkin in your lap came from, but it’s not a problem, after all, they are professionals at it and it’s not like they’re doing it for the wrong reasons. Very few places actually do this anyway, I can’t remember when was the last time I was in such a fancy restaurant.
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