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[quote=Anonymous]I was ready to say NO but then the context makes me think this is like an emergency situation where you are sitting at the table and eat something spicy that makes your nose start running terribly, and you either have to blow your nose in the cloth napkin or like run to the bathroom while your nose is running freely.

In that case, I'd say it is appropriate to *very discretely* blow your nose into the cloth napkin only as much as necessary to prevent your nose from just running all over the place, and then as soon as you can, excuse yourself to the bathroom to more properly blow your nose with a tissue and clean yourself up. This is preferable to just sitting there with snot running down your face, or to wipe your nose with your sleeve or something, which might be your only other option in that situation.

This is a good reminder to tuck some spare tissues in my purse before I go out to eat. Though even then you have the issue of not wanting to blow your nose at the table. I don't know. I have sensitive sinuses and have experienced the very sudden runny nose before so I'm sympathetic, but I know a lot of people would be horrified by this. I guess you just have to do what makes the most sense and know some people will judge. But some people are very uncomfortable with a lot of normal bodily functions, so oh well.[/quote]

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