I was at applebees and the waiter poured salt on the table under my beer, why?

He poured a bunch of salt on my napkin then put the beer on it, me and my family were just curious as to why?I was at applebees and the waiter poured salt on the table under my beer, why?
Though I've never heard of anyone doing this, salt does indeed absorb water. It was probably done to prevent your beer from leaving a water ring on the table, since the napkins degrade from water. :)I was at applebees and the waiter poured salt on the table under my beer, why?
you ate at applebeesI was at applebees and the waiter poured salt on the table under my beer, why?
dude it was april fools today right? the waiter fooled you man.