My handkerchief supply has dwindled over the years. Time to re-up.

  • grooving
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    133 days ago

    This is what I’m here for. Honest to goodness topics that we can all relate to.

    • @[email protected]
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      93 days ago

      In Western use, mostly for blowing one’s nose or wiping sweat off one’s brow. Sometimes in a cinematic manner which evokes refinement in the course of labor. Might also be used to blot tears, either one’s own or to give to someone who has tears but no hanky.

      In East Asian use, as a hand towel, since many public bathrooms do not provision paper towels. Very useful in the USA as well, since many restrooms are moving towards air dryers of varying quality. But a handkerchief is always on-hand and can also reduce time spent in the restroom.

      I personally keep two handkerchiefs on me, for both the Western and East Asian use-cases.

  • @[email protected]
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    43 days ago

    One of the beneficial side effects of the pan was that I ordered handkerchiefs due to the shortage of paper towels. My allergies no longer cause wasted paper products when they hit.

      • Blackout
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        83 days ago

        I sometimes use my cat. Then he cleans himself and the circle of life continues.

  • @PriorityMotifM
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    33 days ago

    Did you spring for embroidery?

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    Feel fre to x-post there if you wish.

  • @SpaceNoodle
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    13 days ago

    Do you just like to pretend you’re “fancy,” or do you actually keep your snot in your pocket?

    • @[email protected]
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      03 days ago

      They’re great for all sorts of things. I’ve used them for everything from sweat rags to napkins. Heck guy wants used one in a public bathroom to clean myself up after falling in some mud they have a ton uses

      • @SpaceNoodle
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        23 days ago

        Was the bathroom out of paper towels? Did you keep a muddy rag in your pocket the rest of the day?

        • @[email protected]
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          13 days ago

          Yes it was out of paper towels that was what I went for first. I rinsed it as best I could and shoved it in my coat jacket

          • @SpaceNoodle
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            12 days ago

            Damp muddy jacket pocket, great surprise when you stick your cold hand in there