Napkins are Nice

I keep some cloth napkins, that don't need to ironed, in a stack in my drawers so we can use them at mealtime. It just adds to the importance of a meal and at the same time teaches children to use a napkin the right way. Paper napkins always slide off the lap and get crumpled so quickly. A cloth napkin helps to keep a child's clothes clean, trains them to keep their mouth tidy and even helps them to sit still at the table. A cloth napkin will fall on the floor with too much squirming at the table. The napkin is only opened half-way, never opened so it is like a mini table cloth on the lap!

Never place a dirty napkin back on the table while people are still eating. If you need to be excused for a short time, the napkin is placed with the dirty side folded inward on to the chair. At the end of the meal and everyone leaves the table, the napkin can be placed on the table in a neat fold. Practice at home and soon the action will become like second nature. Mind your Manners!