finally learned what these ~plastic napkins~ in Italy are actually used for:

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The creator shares a discovery about the true purpose of 'plastic napkins' found in Italy. These are not for wiping but are intended to be used to eat pastries without making a mess.

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1Introduction to the mystery of Italian 'plastic napkins'
2Creator's incorrect initial use of the napkins
3Explanation of their actual purpose for eating pastries
4Confirmation of the discovery
5Call for Italian viewers to confirm

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finally learned what these ~plastic napkins~ in Italy are actually used for:

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I'm in Italy right now and I keep seeing these napkins on every table and I saw a video about this because they like don't feel like napkins and I was using them as like to spill on the table and to like blow my nose. You're not supposed to do that. Apparently, the reason they're plasticky like this is because they're supposed to use them to take your pastry and eat your pastry without crumbs. They're not actually napkins. More you know. That's what I learned. I'm seeing it for the first time. Yes. If you're Italian, let me know.