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    Wink What to do with your napkin when done with dinner?

    What to do with your napkin when you are done with dinner and want to get up in a restaurant? Do you fold it or is it okay to leave it crumpled? And where do you leave it? On the table or on the chair?

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    Depends

    If you havent finished all the food on your plate, and have leftovers, spread out the napkin on top of the food. It isthe usual custom

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    After your meal, you can leave the used napkin semi-folded on the side of your plate. Leaving it crumpled is often frowned upon in a fancy restaurant. Your fork and knife must be placed parallel to each other at the centre of the plate. This signifies that you have finished eating

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    After your meal, you must semi-fold/fully fold your napkin and place it on the LEFT side of the plate. This is the correct custom, and is observed strictly in high-end places.

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    Here are some tips revolving around napkin etiquette:
    It's not necessary to fully open a large napkin; just fold it in half. However, you can completely open a smaller luncheon napkin. The napkin remains on your lap throughout the entire meal and should be used to gently blot your mouth. If you need to leave the table during the meal, place your napkin on your chair and quietly excuse yourself from the table. Don't refold it.

    No matter what the occasion, you shouldn't flap your napkin around like a flag before placing it in your lap, and don't tuck your napkin into your shirt like a bib. Never use a napkin to wipe off lipstick or to blow your nose!
    After the meal is over, the host signals the end of the meal by placing his napkin on the table. You should follow suit by placing your napkin neatly on the table to the left of your dinner plate, with no soiled areas showing. Don't refold your napkin, wad it up, or place it on your plate.

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