In Japan, there are some things you should be aware of when eating, especially regarding the use of chopsticks.
Do Not
-stick chopsticks into a dish of rice.
-pass anything with your chopsticks to someone else's.
-scrape chopsticks together.
-use your chopsticks to point to anything.
-leave food on your plate.
Do
+wipe your hands with the hand towel provided at restaurants.
+feel free to keep both hands or forearms on the table.
+pick up small dishes, such as rice bowls, to eat out of them without spilling food.
+eat fruit or sweets last.
+sip your water slowly; glasses tend to be small.
Do Not
-stick chopsticks into a dish of rice.
-pass anything with your chopsticks to someone else's.
-scrape chopsticks together.
-use your chopsticks to point to anything.
-leave food on your plate.
Do
+wipe your hands with the hand towel provided at restaurants.
+feel free to keep both hands or forearms on the table.
+pick up small dishes, such as rice bowls, to eat out of them without spilling food.
+eat fruit or sweets last.
+sip your water slowly; glasses tend to be small.
I wish we would have gone over the do's and don't's more last year!! Keep those in mind!
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