Placemats as an important accessory on the table, not only for our dining environment to add beauty, but also to protect the table, so that the tableware placed more neat and orderly. The correct use of placemats, not only reflects the respect for the table, but also reflects the quality and cultivation of the diner. The following is a detailed introduction to the correct use of placemats:

1. Placement of placemats

Placemats should be placed in the center of the table, and the position of the tableware corresponds. If it is a family meal, can be placed in front of each seat, easy to place the dishes and other tableware.

2. When to use placemats

Placemats are mainly used in the dining process, when tableware, glasses, etc. need to be placed temporarily, can be placed on the placemat, to avoid the table being dirty or messy.

3. Placement of tableware

Tableware should be placed in the right place on the placemat. For example, plates should be placed in the center of the placemat, knives and forks and other cutlery should be placed in order, with the tips of the knives facing downward and the sharp parts of the forks facing inward. This is not only easy to access, but also looks neat and orderly.

4. Avoid contamination

When using placemats, avoid splashing grease or liquid onto them. If accidentally dirty, should be cleaned up in time to keep the placemats neat and tidy.

5. Pay attention to maintenance

Placemats need to be cleaned regularly to maintain their beauty and prolong their service life. When cleaning, you can use a semi-wet cloth to wipe, avoid the use of corrosive cleaning agents. For special materials, such as wood or glass placemats, you also need to follow the characteristics of the material to maintain.

6. Respect for others

When using placemats in public, pay attention to respect others. Avoid placing cutlery outside the placemat to avoid affecting other people's meals. At the same time, we should also respect the dining habits of others, do not arbitrarily move other people's tableware or placemats.

In short, the correct use of placemats can make our meal more convenient, comfortable and elegant. In our daily life, we should pay attention to the use and maintenance of placemats to reflect our own quality and cultivation. At the same time, we should also respect the dining habits of others to create a harmonious dining atmosphere.