You may be surprised at how napkins came? Who used them first?
The Spartans were the first one to use napkins. A cloth napkin is used in U.S today. A cloth napkin generally sets aside to the left of the place setting. There are Europeans who generally place napkins to the right of the spoon.
Different shapes and sizes in napkin:
The shape and size of the napkins are used formally. Napkins are usually square. The different types of size napkins are used for various occasions.
· Luncheons: smaller napkins (14 to 16 inches square)
· Tea: small napkins (12 inches square)
· Formal, multiple course, meals: Consists of large napkins ranging from (22-26 inches square)
· Buffet service: medium to large napkins (18 to 24 inches square or 12 to 22 inches)
· Cocktails: (9 inches square, 4 to 6 inches, or 6 to 8 inches)
· Informal dinners: Consists of medium napkins (18 to 20 inches square)
Napkin texture:
· Napkin absorbs moisture, more compatible and with tableware finish
· Add interest to the table setting with its more unique texture
· Comes up in fine textures for the best of formal occasions
Napkin color and design:
· Match the color of the napkins with the color of the tablecloth at a formal meal
· Consists of simple boarder and weave
· Consists of different colors and patterns
· The scale of the design remains consistent throughout the table setting
· Adds interest to the table setting
Napkin placement:
· Placed at the center of the service plate
· Informal meals allow to choose the place of the napkin wherever
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