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Rock – Paper – Scissors | With Restaurant Napkins!

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Have you ever played Rock Paper Scissors?  Rock beats scissors, scissors beat paper, paper beats rock.  You know the rules.  Now a days there are variations to this classic game.  Some argue that rock can break through paper. I played with my nephew recently and he threw in lava, which is apparently the ultimate hand. It destroys rock, paper, and scissors.  Well, when it comes to restaurants: Cloth Napkins beat Paper Napkins – Every Time!

Cloth Napkins beat Paper Napkins - Every Time!

Cloth Napkins beat Paper Napkins – Every Time!

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Once Upon A Time Before Napkin Service

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In A TIme Before Napkins

In A TIme BN (Before Napkins)

There is no doubt that a well-ironed linen napkin dignifies a dinner table and gives a touch of class and distinction to the dining experience.  But once upon a time, before napkins, princes and princesses used to wipe their hands after meals on their own clothing.  This was a time before utensils were even around so imagine that huge mess!  The Ancient Greeks used to wipe their hands clean with bread dough.  For families that were not wealthy this was not even an option.  The Ancient Romans used pieces of cloth they called Mappa as napkins. These napkins also doubled as “doggie bags” as they would wrap food to go in them too.

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