It’s always interesting to read this sort of historical information. It amazes me how long it actually took for the fork to be accepted. Women would no doubt would have found the use of a fork much more elegant than eating with their fingers and thus avoiding greasy fingers.
Napkins or Serviettes as they are also known have an interesting history too, dating back to Ancient Greece. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napkin
I must admit that I am an avid lover of linen napkins, something I fondly remember my paternal grandmother was very particular about. I still keep paper napkins handy too though and they come in handy when pets have little accidents. Especially cats when they have fur balls and you have to mop up the floor.
