Is it the proper thing to do?

Question

After a meal is it correct to fold your linen napkin and place it back on the table? to fold or not to fold?

Answer 1

Folding it is neater and shows good manners and consideration for the waitress/waiter.

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Answer 2

i just s***w mine up and fling it on the plate, so what big deal!!!

Answer 3

not to fold their is absolutely no reason to do so

Answer 4

I would advise not to fold - lazy staff may think it is unused - suggest you leave on the chair as you leave, this way it does not impede the clearing of the table.

Answer 5

I just place it on the table. Fold for what?

Answer 6

i always fold and place on the empty plate dont know if its the right thing just always do that as i feel its good manners and better for the waiting on staff rather than them having to handle them if they are all screwed up on the table

Answer 7

dont fold you dont get paid to fold, i just throw it on the table, i am there to realax not fold napikins.lol

Answer 8

I tend to fold mine, just to keep it from spreading out over everything.  I have Elizabeth Post's book of Etiquette, and it says, if you get up from the table - whether it's temporary or because dinner is over, you "put the napkin on the left side of your place - or, if the plates have been removed, in the center.  It should *not* be folded, nor should it be crumpled up; rather it is laid on the table in loose folds so it does not spread itself out."

Answer 9

If it's linen your manners will tell you what to do.Most use disposable nowadays saves on laundry.

Answer 10

I crumple mine up so they don't use it for someone else!