Napkins, as well as paper towels are very hard to come by in Spain. In restaurants they use something that is very similar if not actual wax paper. The napkin does not cover the surface area of your lap, (unless you look like you don't eat and would therefore not even need to put a napkin on your lap) and it is extremely hard to absorb a spill or moisture on your face. As expected, paper towels are rarely found in restrooms. It is very common to see people walk out of the bathroom waving their hands awkwardly in the air to dry them, (because waiting for the hot air dryer to come on is way too time consuming and inefficient). To avoid this I purchased several bottles of Purell before leaving the US. Do NOT get on a plane without it. This still leaves the issue of what to use when you need to clean up a spill, wipe your mouth or the bathroom runs out of toilet paper. I always carry around a small pack of tissues with me. Definitely happy I brought the big Duane Reade pack so I have reinforcements.
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