Tea towel!

Whilst washing my hands in the kitchen, the following transpired:

Dad: Dry your hands with the towel!
Me: This is a towel?!
Dad: No! That's a TEA towel.
Me: What's the difference Dad?
Dad: Oh come on. Note the size and weight. THAT is a tea towel. You are old enough to appreciate the difference.

I suppose I am old enough...