[Avodah] is mayim acharonim a chumra?

[rabbirichwolpoe at gmail.com]

RSP replied:
> if anyone washes his hand after the meal for whatever reason, especially
> if he feels that his hands are greasy, then tur and the mechaber all
> state that he is obligated in mayim acharonim

I think one needs to add the word "regularly" before "washes." ֲ So,
how many of us regularly wash our hands after eating a meal.."

Question:
Is our society's use of napkins (serviettes) a halachiclly acceptable
alternative to mayyim acharonim?

If yes, then the minhag pashut to NOT wash mayyim acharonim could be
defended on this basis.

RRW
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