tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post5205544837169085115..comments2024-03-06T18:58:46.341-04:00Comments on Miss Janice: NAPKIN ETIQUETTEMiss Janicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-79538805387491191032014-06-17T17:45:12.201-04:002014-06-17T17:45:12.201-04:00Beth,
The decorative part of the napkin should fac...Beth,<br />The decorative part of the napkin should face the guest. <br />Miss JaniceMiss Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-44517165178013430562014-06-17T17:38:05.207-04:002014-06-17T17:38:05.207-04:00Dear Miss Janice, I hope you can settle a small di...Dear Miss Janice, I hope you can settle a small disagreement regarding napkin placement at a wedding reception with a head table and a simple tent fold. Do you turn the napkin around so the "decorative" part of the napkin faces the entrance, so when the bride and groom arrive they see the "decorative" napkin fold or should the napkin be placed at the head table so the "decorative" side is facing the bride and groom when they sit down? And by decorative on a tent fold, I mean with the "v" shape facing the guest and the open end of the tent fold facing outwards? Thank you!! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904129710772067410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-75360256230667696672014-01-17T22:01:38.680-04:002014-01-17T22:01:38.680-04:00Alice,
When you are eating messy foods, you may ho...Alice,<br />When you are eating messy foods, you may hold the napkin to you chest. "Messy foods" would be any foods that you are afraid might splatter or drip onto your clothes.Miss Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-79588718397431977082014-01-17T18:29:21.107-04:002014-01-17T18:29:21.107-04:00Question ....? You say ".... only children...Question ....? You say ".... only children under the ae of 5 wear a bib!)" You may take a napkin and spread it across your chest and then use the other hand to eat really messy foods...that is acceptable" Do I understand that to mean you hold the napkin in place over your chest while you eat with the other hand? And, if so, could you give me an example of what "messy foods" one might be eating that way? I can't quite picture it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431174801346262057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-3655075238493898512013-01-26T23:52:26.939-04:002013-01-26T23:52:26.939-04:00Dear "Confused,"
As I said "The fol...Dear "Confused,"<br />As I said "The fold should be near the plate."Miss Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-89396862288763370032013-01-26T23:43:07.092-04:002013-01-26T23:43:07.092-04:00I was taught that you are to put the fold toward t...I was taught that you are to put the fold toward the plate and the loose end at the top left. This way one reaches with their right end to the top left of the napkin and opens it with one hand and one move. Is that not correct?<br />Randiconfusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123902107558738030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-3742597821681235792013-01-11T13:23:03.350-04:002013-01-11T13:23:03.350-04:00Dear Ted,
Whether or not you actually use the nap...Dear Ted,<br /><br />Whether or not you actually use the napkin, you should still remove it from the table and place it onto your lap. The napkin should remain on your lap until the end of the meal. <br /><br />Miss JaniceMiss Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-56666468852320263062013-01-11T10:44:37.441-04:002013-01-11T10:44:37.441-04:00What is the correct etiquette in terms of using th...What is the correct etiquette in terms of using the napkin or not? If it is on the table, do you have to use it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804626322608410846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-75533498638788977682010-03-17T20:29:43.436-04:002010-03-17T20:29:43.436-04:00Your so cute. Thanks for sharing.
PeggyYour so cute. Thanks for sharing.<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-21433211556792681122010-03-17T14:23:31.502-04:002010-03-17T14:23:31.502-04:00The used napkin back in the ring? Did I understand...The used napkin back in the ring? Did I understand correctly? <br /><br />I have never encountered this instruction before but speaking for my own table and a few others I frequent: Left of the plate, laid gently. Ring above. <br /><br />I'd truly prefer not to see a used napkin returned to my rings: I am a little compulsive regarding hygenics...The Blushing Hostesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303502206261407536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-12617178592578636302010-03-17T13:14:36.164-04:002010-03-17T13:14:36.164-04:00Thanks for teaching about true napkin etiquette. I...Thanks for teaching about true napkin etiquette. I have learned a lot.Komali Nunnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17504921482277967144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-89129647112417068552010-03-14T00:22:20.089-04:002010-03-14T00:22:20.089-04:00As usual, I love your post!As usual, I love your post!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03088394233919312490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-61557765694666043012010-03-12T02:27:42.127-04:002010-03-12T02:27:42.127-04:00love this post,thank you for the tips, I love matc...love this post,thank you for the tips, I love matching my napkins to anything on my table, lately I have been collecting napkins from antique stores and love how you displayed so many ways to use them, thank you!kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08347747656746787950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-19863001943854430702010-03-12T01:47:13.418-04:002010-03-12T01:47:13.418-04:00Miss Janice - you're the best! Your info is ve...Miss Janice - you're the best! Your info is very easy to read and understand.Socially Savvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835236382150582020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-74860231285744155852010-03-11T23:25:21.893-04:002010-03-11T23:25:21.893-04:00Oh, did I ever have a lot to learn from this post....Oh, did I ever have a lot to learn from this post.<br />Glad your wrote it, happy I read it!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179126521525239749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-37334101426888647812010-03-11T21:17:33.123-04:002010-03-11T21:17:33.123-04:00Oh go for the cute! Now if your name starts with ...Oh go for the cute! Now if your name starts with M, if you turn the monogram the wrong way it is W..good to know when selecting 2nd husbands! No wasting good napkins..LOL..<br />Thanks for the birthday wishes and dropping in..always good to see you. esp if the napkin is correct!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323768335143979148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-23662051361078855952010-03-11T18:46:40.920-04:002010-03-11T18:46:40.920-04:00Thank you so much! It is nice to learn something n...Thank you so much! It is nice to learn something new everyday:)Debbiedooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206855970605853635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-14357919796766425952010-03-11T16:32:54.446-04:002010-03-11T16:32:54.446-04:00This is so interesting! Thank you SO much for shar...This is so interesting! Thank you SO much for sharing!! I am glad to know about the proper etiquette now for any future dinner parties I have. Love all your beautiful napkins!Posh Peachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873967417428922983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-68439404949926906422010-03-11T16:25:25.216-04:002010-03-11T16:25:25.216-04:00I hate to admit it , but I do prefer the look of t...I hate to admit it , but I do prefer the look of the INcorrect napkins!<br /><br />nannykim at spindlecottagenannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-29670984759446260392010-03-11T15:28:09.329-04:002010-03-11T15:28:09.329-04:00I must admit, I've made this mistake as well. ...I must admit, I've made this mistake as well. I would like to ask for a bit of napkin/dining advice..... I'm having a family function for 15 for easter. We are eating in shifts, and at various places.... I found some beautiful disposable plates, cups, cutlery, and napkins. I am wondering if because it's such a large group and not a formal dinner, if I can get away with it or am I committing the biggest no-no evah?Jenifer Heltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06163763074308879637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-18618682439429760002010-03-11T15:13:21.140-04:002010-03-11T15:13:21.140-04:00Very nice post! We love napkins at our house! Miss...Very nice post! We love napkins at our house! Miss Janice, I mentioned you in my latest post, would be honored if you would stop by. Happy Thursday!<br />ValerieNanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16847280841633303930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-21518321787331993092010-03-11T14:10:02.293-04:002010-03-11T14:10:02.293-04:00Who knew there was an incorrect way to use a napki...Who knew there was an incorrect way to use a napkin ring! Thank you Miss Janice for making sure I know the proper way! I will forever keep this in the back of my mind when setting tables at events! THANK YOU!!!KDC Eventshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216146057218833788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-66433758862760026472010-03-11T13:13:35.765-04:002010-03-11T13:13:35.765-04:00What a wonderful post - I loved seeing all your di...What a wonderful post - I loved seeing all your different place settings. You have such a fantastic eye for coordinating things! <br />I have one small question - what is the reason for placing the napkin back in the napkin ring after the meal? My mother always said not to fold the napkin after the meal, as this implies that the host/hostess would ::gasp:: re-use the napkin. This seems to be in the same vein as putting the ring back on the napkin. Is it for the sake of being tidy? Just curious!<br /><br />P.S. I love your blog and always look forward to reading your posts!living wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139042008457814133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-59687714903444951182010-03-11T09:52:40.843-04:002010-03-11T09:52:40.843-04:00Wow! Thank you extremely much for this! I have my ...Wow! Thank you extremely much for this! I have my wedding coming up, and all the setting up will be done by my Mum and I. I wouldn't want to be the fool who didn't have her napkins right. I try to be as proper as possible, and the wedding is going to be very elegant and incorporate butterflies. I am learning so much from you!ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681790957020143383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-24571925944283989532010-03-11T09:36:38.540-04:002010-03-11T09:36:38.540-04:00Miss Janice, thank you so much for the kind words ...Miss Janice, thank you so much for the kind words left on my recent tablescape post. I'm thrilled that you like it and say it's "just your style!" After reading your napkin etiquette post, I realize that I've made a napkin violation. Please forgive me, but I placed the fork on top of the napkin!! Thank you for showing me the error of my ways. I'll be sure to be more careful from now on. And just so you'll know, I will change my mistake before I serve from this table. Always lovely to visit with you.Kathryn @ Bonafide Southernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846337173695164121noreply@blogger.com