China, a land without napkins

Pardon my exaggeration! Observations from my most recent, long visit to China.

Napkins are so sparse in China, that e.g. dentists advertise for their services by handing out napkins on the street enclosed in disposable plastic etuis with a photo of the dentist's business (see photo below).

For many years, tourists and Chinese people were without napkins when they eat outside their homes. 

Things, seem to have improved somewhat. When you are eating in a food place look around and you may find some napkins or a napkin dispenser.

This is in stark contrast to the US where an abundance of napkins is available and offered almost anywhere and anytime.