DGD1 and I were discussing etiquette and manners yesterday (after my telling her sister off for eating with her fingers). We were talking about using paper serviettes. She said “we call them napkins”. Now, I was taught that napkins were material as in linen napkins, and serviettes were paper. My friend says its a class thing. Posh people use napkins. Middle class people use serviettes and poor people their sleeves. Any posh people out there who can confirm this?
. Always prefer white because they can be boil washed to get all those curry and ketchup stains out! (See? I told you I wasn't posh What is you oldest item of clothing, handbags or shoes ?
