I don't get it........
#31
Maybe someone snuck in and got some paper towels when you weren't looking????? Yes, the use of good table manners has gone by the wayside....I blame the schools!!! They don't teach stuff like that in home ec any more....in fact, some schools don't even HAVE home ec!!!!!
#32
Originally Posted by pal
We use paper towels for everyday too (too funny, DH rips them in half and gives us each half- oh well)
For Christmas I put out red ones and green ones, and rolled them up in tiny grapevine wreaths. They looked so pretty on the table! I'm going to try again next Christmas!! Or
maybe I'll just put the paper ones in the wreaths - gee whizz.........
For Christmas I put out red ones and green ones, and rolled them up in tiny grapevine wreaths. They looked so pretty on the table! I'm going to try again next Christmas!! Or
maybe I'll just put the paper ones in the wreaths - gee whizz.........
#33
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Oh, please don't blame the schools! We have a lot on our plates there, so to speak... Seriously, have you seen a lunchroom? The kids eat there with a few adults monitoring (walking around for general crowd control) but without an adult sitting at each table with them and giving them manners' advice.
I received my manners-training from my Mom. I can't eat without a napkin in my lap, just feels wrong. Not to mention that, I do use a napkin.
I received my manners-training from my Mom. I can't eat without a napkin in my lap, just feels wrong. Not to mention that, I do use a napkin.
#34
Originally Posted by amandasgramma
Maybe someone snuck in and got some paper towels when you weren't looking????? Yes, the use of good table manners has gone by the wayside....I blame the schools!!! They don't teach stuff like that in home ec any more....in fact, some schools don't even HAVE home ec!!!!!
#35
We use both, I have ones that don't require ironing...last month my daughter had a party w/50 people and she used a paper towel holder in the bathroom, because of the flu scare...I thought that was a really good idea...
#36
We have always used cloth napkins. The paper ones are for "looks"- same with the paper towels. My family knows I cringe when they use something that has to be thrown away. They all know how to use the cloth napkins and my daughter delights in folding them in different ways to make the table look special.
Oh- paper towels- they are only allowed a half a sheet. I especially don't like them being used. They even joke about it- quick use it before Mom knows you have it!
Oh- paper towels- they are only allowed a half a sheet. I especially don't like them being used. They even joke about it- quick use it before Mom knows you have it!
#37
Yes, I agree...don't put the whole blame on the schools. Parents need to take responsibility for training. My husband’s family said they didn't need to use or learn manners because they had enough in their name... Yes, our name is Manners.
I broke the ranks and insisted my daughters learn manners and sent them to a class on etiquette because I was afraid I would miss something and I didn't want them to embarrass themselves by not knowing proper protocol. They have thanked us because of this training they were able to know what to do when dining with international dignitaries.
Parents are responsible for children's education .... Not the institutions.
I broke the ranks and insisted my daughters learn manners and sent them to a class on etiquette because I was afraid I would miss something and I didn't want them to embarrass themselves by not knowing proper protocol. They have thanked us because of this training they were able to know what to do when dining with international dignitaries.
Parents are responsible for children's education .... Not the institutions.
#38
Manners are more improtant than many realize. I had a friend that, when looking to hire someone new, would take a potential candidate out to lunch. His reason? To check their table manners!!! If they didn't "pass muster", they didn't get the job. He often met with clients over a meal, so it was imprtant for his employees to know proper table manners.
#39
I love to use cloth napkins. I have a bunch I made and make new ones whenever I see some fabric I like. I've made placemats to but we have many more cloth napkins than placemats! They are so easy to whip together and I like having a variety to choose from.
#40
Originally Posted by Barbm
We have always used cloth napkins. The paper ones are for "looks"- same with the paper towels. My family knows I cringe when they use something that has to be thrown away. They all know how to use the cloth napkins and my daughter delights in folding them in different ways to make the table look special.
Oh- paper towels- they are only allowed a half a sheet. I especially don't like them being used. They even joke about it- quick use it before Mom knows you have it!
Oh- paper towels- they are only allowed a half a sheet. I especially don't like them being used. They even joke about it- quick use it before Mom knows you have it!
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