Tips for using napkins mainly include the following aspects:
Placing position: The napkin should be laid flat on the thighs together. The square napkin can be folded into an isosceles triangle with the right angle facing the knees; the rectangular napkin can be folded in half and laid flat. When using a napkin, the whole process should be done quietly under the table to avoid attracting the attention of others.
Purpose:
Cleaning: The main function of the napkin is to prevent clothes from being soiled by food, juice, etc. It should be laid flat on the thighs to welcome dishes and soup that may fall.
Wipe: Use the napkin to gently wipe your mouth and keep it clean. Be careful not to wipe sweat, face or hands with a dirty napkin, let alone wipe tableware with a napkin, which is impolite.
Covering: When picking teeth or spitting, cover your mouth with a napkin to show politeness.
Hint: Napkins can also be used for hints. For example, the hostess opens the napkin to announce the start of the meal, and places the napkin on the table to indicate the end of the meal.
Taboo for use:
Don't put the napkin around your neck, tuck it into your clothes, or tie it around your waistband, as these behaviors are not in line with etiquette.
Don't use a dirty napkin to wipe sweat, face or hands, especially to wipe tableware, as this is impolite.
How to deal with leaving the table midway: If you need to leave temporarily, you should fold the napkin and place it on the chair with the dirty side facing up, so that others know you will come back.
