Whenever you sit down and eat with your friend, there’s always that one person who’s making mistakes. It might not seem glaring to your other pals, but all you can hear in your head is the voice of your grandma.
DON’T EAT LIKE THAT. SIAO AH?!
Here are 10 things you’ve heard of (or not!) when it comes to eating food. Time to trace back your memories.
Don’t Turn the Plate While Eating Fish
There’s a crazy good plate of Teochew steamed fish in front of you, but the flesh is on the other end. Reach over or get someone to help you dish out a portion. Never, ever turn the plate to face you.
Chopsticks Upright in a Bowl – NO!
This reminds your grandparents about the incense they offer to the departed.
Playing with Your Chopsticks
Do this and you’ll just prove that you were a badly brought up person with no manners.
Don’t Turn Down Food Offered By the Host
It’s an insult, plain and simple. You can eat part instead of all of it, but don’t reject the offer itself.
What to Reach For First
It’s always polite to go for the veggies first instead of heading straight for the proteins.
How to Decline
Your stomach has a tipping point too. Smile and inform your host that you’re done and full. He’ll understand, I guarantee.
Drinking Tea
Your host might ask you to drink tea prior to your meal. Receive the cup with both hands and take a sip before you put the teacup down.
The Serving Spoon Shouldn’t Touch Your Plate
Ask any Indian auntie about this, and they will tell you the age-old rule about how you have to, just have to ensure that the serving spoon doesn’t touch the plate while you’re loading it with food.
Eating With Your Hands
You’ve gone to Serangoon to have a full-blown banana leaf meal. If you’re going to enjoy it all the way, dine with your hands. Pick your food with your thumb, index and middle finger, and not the entire hand.
Which Hand to Use?
Only use the right hand when eating in a Malay or Indian place. It’s a major no-no to use your left at any time.
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This article was first published on goodyfeed.com
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