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People you meet in the Army - Napkin enthusiast

Back when I was in AIT, the DFAC didn't have napkins at the table. Instead, napkins were dispensed by the silverware and trays, so one would have to grab napkins and bring them to the table. This was a stupid idea, encouraging waste and probably only saving a few bucks on napkin dispensers at the dining tables.

Some guys would show up at the tables with a plate of spaghetti and 20 napkins. Dude, there's no reason for that. You're not eating ribs, and you're not eating buffalo wings. Then again, some soldiers eat like hunter-gatherers, complete with grunting and slurping, so maybe I should be thankful they're not just using their sleeves to wipe their mouths.

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