2006-07-13 06:29:05 · 10 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
That is a darn good question. I guess it's because it's the place where you'll be sitting to eat!!
2006-07-13 06:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by kelly 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It can't be called a platemat, because it's not only for the plate. It is for the ENTIRE placesetting to rest upon. Placesetting=plate, cup, saucer, salad plate, cutlery, and glassware.
2006-07-13 16:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by donna03079 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place mats set your place and let the hostess see that everybody will be accomodated properly.
A platemat doesn't make sense.
2006-07-13 15:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you set a place at a table
2006-07-13 14:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by mlm1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they hold "place settings" not just plates. :-) At least that's the best I can come up with!
2006-07-13 13:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they're for the place setting at the table. not just for the plate.
2006-07-13 13:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by kc_brig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you place the mat on the ground.
2006-07-13 15:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by Dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hold your whole table "placing" such as your fork, spoon, glass, and plate. Not just your plate.
2006-07-13 13:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by Duke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they hold your place not your plate!
2006-07-13 13:32:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have no idea
2006-07-13 13:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by leelee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋