Serviette

/ˌsɜːrviˈet/

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Cultural Preference

Preferred in some English-speaking countries; others use 'napkin'. Know the regional usage. Slide

Could you please pass me a serviette?

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Material Matters

Can refer to both cloth and paper, but mention the type if context doesn't make it clear. Slide

At the barbecue, we used paper serviettes.

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Dining Etiquette

Associated with dining; used for manners at meals, not for cleaning spills in general. Slide

Place the serviette on your lap before eating.

ClothDishclothHandkerchiefNapkinRagTableclothTowelWiper

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