Proud Texan said:
Way too many of our guest NEVER use their napkins. Yes, DW's food is wonderful and they wolf it down, but still....put the dang thing in your lap at a minimum. Ain't nobody got no manners no more!
Yep. I had to change my place settings - I used to put the napkin, nicely folded, in the center where the plate would go. Guests would sit...NOT put the napkin in their laps...and then when I arrived with their plates, they would look on cheerfully and expectantly...and STILL not remove their napkin. The last time I had to move someone's napkin so I could set down their entree was the last time...now I just put the napkin to the side. I don't like the look as much, but I don't like "helping" them with their manners, either (makes me feel all weird and preschool teacher-ish.).