Before dessert? After dessert? What if other people are having dessert and Im not? What if we are all done with our meals but keep chatting? Can I put the napking on the table then?
Is it more appropriate to fold the napkin? Ive heard that one shouldnt fold it, so the server knows it has been used...
2007-04-27 05:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
You should fold it or place it nicely next to your plate when you have finished eating, it helps let the server know that you've finished with your meal and they can take away your plate
2007-04-27 05:46:36 · answer #1 · answered by Nihinni 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You put the napkin on your lap when you first sit down at the table. You unfold it over your lap. You put the napkin on the table usually when you are finished eating dinner unless you are positive you are having dessert. Even if you do have dessert, you could still put your napkin on the table before then.
2007-04-27 17:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Laura B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you are finished with your meal.
Fold and place the napkin next to your plate.
So that, the server may clear, what is necessary,
from the table, to make room for what is to come.
If you are having desert, your server, should bring
you another napkin. No desert, no worries.
Trust me, all the napkins, on the table, used
or not, will end up in the same laundry pile.
2007-04-27 12:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
After dessert. If you are not having desert you can remove it when others are almost through with theirs. Its okay to put it on the table folded, just not the way it was initially done.
2007-04-27 12:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Carnations 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen don't be so worried over a napkin....what I would do is if I am fiinished eating go ahead a put it on the table...why should you have to hold it if you are done?
2007-04-27 12:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by Robert J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the end of the meal; folded.
2007-04-27 13:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by Buggaboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say when you are done eating put it neatly on or next to your plate. Or if you are that worried about it, leave it on your lap until you leave and then place it on the table.
2007-04-29 00:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by mochachinna76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you place on our lap while eating, when the server comes to pick up your place setting, you fold it then place over your plates.
2007-04-27 12:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by mrmann803 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wait why would some body even really care about their napkin? unless they are in charm school or something
2007-04-27 12:44:55 · answer #9 · answered by marie_roxs 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
when you are done eating
2007-04-27 23:40:33 · answer #10 · answered by donielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋