Napkins, table setting, beautiful dishes, tablecloths are the elements without which it is simply impossible to organize a single celebration. We will get acquainted with the basic rules for using napkins and tablecloths when laying the table, and we will start with the latter. The color of the tablecloth should be selected, focusing on the nature of the upcoming event. For a family celebration, color and bright models are perfect. For official receptions it is better to give preference to monophonic options. Sometimes a great alternative to the tablecloth on the table can be large napkins, which are located under each set of devices. The color shade of the tablecloth and napkins should be combined, so it is recommended to choose either the same colors or colors that differ from each other by no more than one tone.
Without such an accessory as napkins, table setting is simply impossible. They are placed on the table only after glassware has been exposed. According to the rules of etiquette, a napkin is placed on a patty plate. Some housewives form various shapes from napkins, which are then exposed to the very center of the snack plate. When a table is served for breakfast or lunch, the napkin is folded four times. Thus, a triangle is obtained. Quite popular rolls that are folded from a napkin. Table setting for a festive banquet can include a wide variety of figures, such as swans, candles, roses and others. Depending on the skill of the hostess, the festive table can be turned into a real work of art. Figures from napkins give solemnity to any event.
Table setting with paper napkins not only acts as a decoration for any banquet, but also is an important functional detail. Without wipes, it’s quite problematic to keep your hands clean. The only thing that is highly discouraged to do is cut napkins into several parts in order to save.
In order to look in the best light at a banquet, table napkins must be used correctly. Often, when you see a starched snow-white napkin on the table, people feel awkward, since the rules of etiquette are not familiar to everyone. Some do not use it at all, but simply put it aside. It is worth remembering that no matter how beautifully the napkin is designed, it is, first of all, an integral part of the serving. Its first purpose is to make the meal more comfortable and convenient, to protect the outfit from sudden drops or drops of food falling on it. Wipe your hands or mouth after eating, and look elegant again - this is what function is assigned to this element of table setting.
Let's get acquainted with the rules for using napkins. Table setting, whatever it may be, should be not only beautiful, but also convenient. So, take a napkin, unfold it and lay it right on your knees. Despite the fact that in the films some actors lay the corner of the napkin behind the collar, in real society this is not recommended. In the case when the fingers are slightly dirty, they must be wiped with the top edge of the napkin, while not removing it from the knees. In order to wipe the lips, the napkin must be taken with both hands from the knees and folded in two. Movements should be exclusively soaking, not sliding. The napkin is not intended for very dirty hands, and it can not be used during a cold. After the banquet is over, it is enough to put a napkin on the right side of the plate, this is considered a sign of gratitude to the owners of the house. If you doubt your behavior, you should just behave naturally and not be afraid of anything.