There was an embarrassment at a party. Although there were only a few of us, the hostess went overboard with the feast. Everything was delicious and beautiful. Until one guest discovered that the elegant tablecloth on the table was folded in half. Well, it seemed like she noticed—and she did. If you don't like it, don't sleep like that. But she began to argue that it was absolutely impossible to do this! Why would this be, we wondered. And she enlightened us...
Why a tablecloth at all?
Since ancient times, a tablecloth was laid on the table as a tribute to food.
IMPORTANT! Among our ancestors, placing plates on a bare table was considered not only unsightly, but also threatened to bring poverty and want to the home.
Today, a beautiful, ironed and starched covering of the dining table is the main decoration of both a party and a family dinner. No wonder that There are many signs and beliefs associated with such a significant piece of furniture.
Why do housewives fold the tablecloth?
According to the rules of serving and etiquette based on convenience, the optimal length of the canvas is calculated so that it hangs from the edge of the table by 20–30 cm. A longer product will interfere with guests sitting at the table. A short one looks sloppy and untidy.
Unfortunately, in everyday life It’s not always possible to choose the right length. Therefore, housewives resort to tricks and fold the canvas in half, adjusting the size to the most comfortable one.
Mistakes with damage to the fabric or a stain on the product cannot be ruled out. Then, taking emergency measures, women fold the fabric to cover the defect.
Why can't you fold a tablecloth?
The most important sign according to which a folded tablecloth brings negativity to the family, concerns married life.
- Having folded the product, the housewife with her own hands tempts the partner to cheat.
- Double life of a husband - this is the consequence that, according to legend, will cause a desire for ideal serving.
IMPORTANT! A tablecloth presented as a gift has the opposite interpretation.
In this case it is simply necessary give folded. Only then will the spouses remain faithful to each other.
By the way, this household item makes a wonderful gift! It guarantees the location of the owners of the house towards the person of the donor.
How a tablecloth connects etiquette and omens
How does one feel about the textile product after this? Follow all the rules!
Tablecloth and etiquette
According to basic household rules, the tablecloth should be:
- clean;
- perfectly smoothed, without folds;
- appropriate length;
- colors suitable for the event.
An exception to the size stated above is made for buffets and celebrations. In this case, the canvas reaches the floor, completely covering the table legs.This use does not cause problems for guests, because they do not sit at tables and do not risk catching the edge of the fabric when standing up.
Tablecloth and folk signs
- According to the signs, every family simply must have a snow-white linen tablecloth in their closet. If a quarrel arises, it is enough to cover the dining table with it. And after dinner, wipe away all the remnants of unpleasant misunderstandings.
- For that so that there is always money in your wallet, just put a large paper bill under the canvas.
- Shake out the textiles themselves after we left (as well as after all the guests, however) to the hostess best outside! Do this if possible - it will also lead to money!
- But there’s no need to sew it up! It was torn - so torn! Let's get a new one! And our ancestors believed that the old one cannot simply be thrown away! Just burn it!
Despite the fact that the variety of tabletops allows housewives to do without a tablecloth, which once again needs to be washed and ironed, its use will undoubtedly bring comfort and style to your home. The only condition remains the correct use of the table setting. This is useful both in terms of the appearance of the table and in terms of signs and beliefs.
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In order to make money, you need to work for money. And in order to have peace in the family, you need to have a head. However, you should always have it, incl. so as not to write nonsense like that a husband’s fidelity depends on the folded tablecloth.
I completely agree with you, about the husband’s fidelity and the folded tablecloth - complete nonsense!
And this is not nonsense, my grandmother did this, we always had a tablecloth on the family dining table, it met all the parameters specified in the article. And as I remember now, there was always a banknote under the tablecloth.
Laura! You're right, but it's not a tablecloth, it's oilcloth!
In a family that believes that well-being directly depends on whether the tablecloth is folded or not, there will never be either prosperity or money. And the husband will go looking for a smarter wife.
This was just written for entertainment, but right away you are nonsense.