Tablecloths: Yea or Nay?

[arewethereyet]

I don't think I ever used a tablecloth and don't recall mom using one either.

For a time I had cloth placemats on the table but now the only one who eats at(on) the table is the cat so the dogs can't get his food. And it's a nice wooden cafe' style table, so why cover it up. I do still have quite a collection of placemats stashed though should I ever decide to use them again.