FAQ: How should I use my napkin during a meal?

Place your napkin on your lap immediately upon sitting down. Use it to dab at your mouth gently and to blot your lips. Avoid wiping your mouth or blowing your nose with it. When you need to excuse yourself from the table, loosely fold your napkin and place it to the left of your plate.

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