i just noticed that when you're dining in a class restaurants, some people put the napkin in their chest to cover their shirt or on their lap. but which is which?
2007-08-02 00:54:55 · 10 answers · asked by askme n 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I have never seen anyone put a napkin on their chest in any restaurant. Napkins go on the lap. If you need to leave the table, the napkin should be placed on the seat of your chair. After dinner, fold the napkin and place it to the left of your plate.
2007-08-02 01:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a cultural thing. As an American I was always taught to place the napkin in my lap but I've noticed being over in Europe hardly anyone does that. The napkin just remains on the table.
2007-08-02 02:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The napkin should go in your lap. the only time you should put a napkin in your shirt is if you are at a crab joint and they give you one of those bib things. Lap. When your are done the napkin should be left on the table.
2007-08-02 00:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by hailstorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it into your lap as soon as you sit down. If you need to leave the table during the meal, place the napkin to the side of your plate. Tucking the napkin into your shirt to cover your chest (like a bib) is heavily frowned upon, etiquette-wise.
2007-08-02 00:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it folded on the left hand area of your place on the table. i do no longer prefer to think of approximately putting my serviette on a seat that hasn't been wiped sparkling because of the fact the final guy or woman's backside grew to become into on it! this is nice which you care approximately etiquette - this is going to serve you properly for the time of your existence. you ought to be the best guy or woman in the international yet once you haven't any longer have been given good manners few human beings will prefer to hire you. good success on your existence.
2016-11-11 00:13:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lap, never over shirt.
2007-08-02 01:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should go in your lap. Classy people don't put it on their chest. Those who don't know how to eat properly put it on their chest.
2007-08-02 00:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by Lady G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I put mine in my hand to wipe my mouth.
2007-08-02 01:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by joyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on your LAP.
2007-08-02 04:44:55 · answer #9 · answered by Lotus Blossom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lap.
2007-08-02 03:18:57 · answer #10 · answered by graceabounds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋