On Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:00:06 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 2014-09-22 12:28 PM, sf wrote:
>
> >> At home, it might be okay to use my fingers (except when one of my
> >> grandchildren are eating with us). In a restaurant, however, I am
> >> uncomfortable licking my fingers in public. Also in a restaurant, the
> >> polyester-blend napkins they provide -- because they need no ironing --
> >> really do not clean the mess from my hands.
> >
> > There have been a number of times when I wished restaurants provided
> > moist towelettes with the dish.
> >
> I hate those things. I don't like the smell or the feel. I would rather
> have a finger bowl.

They obviously don't bother me and are 100% better than the nothing we
usually get. Finger bowls are fine, as are real moistened and heated
towels (which is the best option, AFAIC).


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