Two points of confusion after reading the responses

[identity profile] griffen.livejournal.com 2007-12-11 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, first point of confusion: why would you use a washcloth (which is made of terrycloth squares for the most part) to wash dishes? A sponge or brush works twelve times better. Washcloths are for use in the shower, on the body, not on dishes.

Second point of confusion: The paper things are called paper towels.

Re: Two points of confusion after reading the responses

[identity profile] random-c.livejournal.com 2007-12-11 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
A dishcloth isn't a washcloth. A washcloth is a flannel. A dishcloth is more like knitted string, and is more old-fashioned than sponge or brush, but can also be handy for getting into awkward spaces.
Also, kitchen towel is not paper towels. Paper towels aren't joined together, they're folded things in a dispencer. Kitchen towel comes on a roll, and I find that the term is used interchangeably with 'kitchen roll'.
/two penn'orth

Re: Two points of confusion after reading the responses

[identity profile] micheinnz.livejournal.com 2007-12-12 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
The paper things folded together in a dispenser are serviettes.

Re: Two points of confusion after reading the responses

[identity profile] random-c.livejournal.com 2007-12-12 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
No no no, serviettes are folded square rather than oblog, made of softer paper, and used for things like handing out cake and giving out with the paper plate and plastic fork at a party buffet.

Re: Two points of confusion after reading the responses

[identity profile] micheinnz.livejournal.com 2007-12-12 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
Those are _also_ serviettes.