Napkin buttonhole
Oct 31, 2018, 10:23 am
#63
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I usually wear polo shirts when flying. I use the buttonholes all the time. You never know when a turbulence might ruin/stain whatever that you are wearing.
I flew BA once in J, a few years ago. If I remember correctly there were buttonholes on the napkins.
NH, BR, OZ all have napkins with buttonholes.
I flew BA once in J, a few years ago. If I remember correctly there were buttonholes on the napkins.
NH, BR, OZ all have napkins with buttonholes.
Oct 31, 2018, 10:31 am
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Speaking of 
Story from my first visit to London, decades ago.
Was at a mid upscale restaurant in Marylebone and went to the loo. There was older gentleman also using the facilities.
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
Story from my first visit to London, decades ago.
Was at a mid upscale restaurant in Marylebone and went to the loo. There was older gentleman also using the facilities.
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
Oct 31, 2018, 10:44 am
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Great Trivia: Who first put a button hole in an Airline napkin????
[QUOTE=ironmouse;30370172]On my infrequent BA flights over the last 18 months or so I've noticed that BA no longer have a button hole in their napkins. I've always appreciated the facility to attach my napkin to my shirt button. It can't be a cost saving desicion so why stop?
Flew Ethiopian last week and they still have the button hole in their napkins.
What gives or is this really an irrelevant observation?[/QUOTE
Not even wikapedia has this answer....
When the first DC-3 "DST" was placed in cross country service C. R. Smith (who worked closely with Douglas Aircraft on the "Deluxe Sleeper Transport" )
Had American Airline place a button hole on the napkins used on the DST. A very useful feature given the DC-3 flow at low altitudes becuse it was not preassurized. As you can well imagine there was a lot of low altitude turbulance in Texas.
The above is great trivia for airline buffs. and for Texas natives...
(Now if Doug "Spiderman" Parker could do something to improve American airlines other than run it into the ground.... 29" pitch. Fly in the back someday to Quito in one of your Tight 29" seat in coach on your new 737MAX... ) RANT>>
Cheers,
2old4 coach
Flew Ethiopian last week and they still have the button hole in their napkins.
What gives or is this really an irrelevant observation?[/QUOTE
Not even wikapedia has this answer....
When the first DC-3 "DST" was placed in cross country service C. R. Smith (who worked closely with Douglas Aircraft on the "Deluxe Sleeper Transport" )
Had American Airline place a button hole on the napkins used on the DST. A very useful feature given the DC-3 flow at low altitudes becuse it was not preassurized. As you can well imagine there was a lot of low altitude turbulance in Texas.
The above is great trivia for airline buffs. and for Texas natives...
(Now if Doug "Spiderman" Parker could do something to improve American airlines other than run it into the ground.... 29" pitch. Fly in the back someday to Quito in one of your Tight 29" seat in coach on your new 737MAX... ) RANT>>
Cheers,
2old4 coach
Last edited by 2old4coach; Nov 2, 2018 at 9:40 am Reason: wrong wording
Oct 31, 2018, 10:48 am
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Speaking of
Story from my first visit to London, decades ago.
Was at a mid upscale restaurant in Marylebone and went to the loo. There was older gentleman also using the facilities.
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
Story from my first visit to London, decades ago.
Was at a mid upscale restaurant in Marylebone and went to the loo. There was older gentleman also using the facilities.
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
Young man [after seeing Churchill leave the bathroom without washing his hands]: At Eton, they taught us to wash our hands after using the toilet.
Churchill: At Harrow, they taught us not to piss on our hands.
Oct 31, 2018, 10:50 am
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Was at a mid upscale restaurant in Marylebone and went to the loo. There was older gentleman also using the facilities.
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
A VERY old Military joke!
Oct 31, 2018, 1:23 pm
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Oct 31, 2018, 2:11 pm
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Thanks for the context.
But I still think it might explain the English reluctance to shake hands, compared to Americans. Of course, Brits might claim Americans are obsessed with hand shaking. And apparently, hand washing.
Anyway, jk. It was brought on by the way post I cited was put.
Oct 31, 2018, 2:13 pm
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Oct 31, 2018, 10:08 pm
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Speaking of
Story from my first visit to London, decades ago.
Was at a mid upscale restaurant in Marylebone and went to the loo. There was older gentleman also using the facilities.
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
Story from my first visit to London, decades ago.
Was at a mid upscale restaurant in Marylebone and went to the loo. There was older gentleman also using the facilities.
I was washing my hands when he walked on by not stopping at the single sink. I said "Just finishing up."
His response, in the perfect Brit announcer accent, was "I was taught not to get my hands dirty when I urinate." And headed to the door.
I could only think to respond "Now I understand why Englishmen don't shake hands so much." (Which was one of the many "little differences" I had already noticed on this first visit to Britain).
I always feel somewhat alarmed at the sight of the hand wash bottle in the ladies' loo in LHR T5 CCR being almost always nearly completely full.I do wonder...
Nov 1, 2018, 12:41 am
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Napkin button hole - useful on polo shirts too
I do like the buttonhole when available as I always seem to spill or drop something on myself. Doesn't have to be just dress shirts, 3 button polo shirt (my preferred long haul wear) can be used and help me to mitigate my spills.
Nov 1, 2018, 12:45 am
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I've seen the rota for this (maybe I ought to have better hobbies) and the bottles get refilled 6 times per day in CCR "or more frequently if needed". You should have no concerns for your sisterhood.
Nov 1, 2018, 1:38 am
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