Every culture has its own set of rules for table manners, one of is Japan. Some of the rules are simply etiquette for politely sharing a meal with others so that you don’t look a slob. Much like putting your elbows on the dinner table in Western culture, breaking these rules is considered bad table manners.To help you find Japanese dinning etiquette, this is some rules for table manners in Japan.
*You can Slurp!
slurping noodles is acceptable in Japan So, do not feel shy to slurp your noodles!
*Don’t stick your chopstick vertically on your rice.
This is only done when you are offering food to the dead.
A chopstick is not a skewer, so mind your chopstick table manners and make sure not to stab your food with it. You also shouldn’t try to use your chopsticks as a knif. In Japan, food is typically served in bite-sized pieces so you don’t need to cut anything with your chopsticks.
Your position your chopsticks around the food and squeeze them together until the item splits-obviously, this works better for softer foods.
Hold your rice bowl when scooping the rice into your mouth with chopsticks.
This is a good manner gesture as well as to prevent the rice from dropping out from the bowl.
When pouring sake for your friend, do use both hands to hold the bottle and if you are the one to receive the drink, make sure you hold up your glass.
*Don’t transfer food from your chopsticks to someone else’s chopticks.
If you do need to pass food to someone else ,ask them for their individual plate (called a torizara ) and serve the food to them that way. it can be a hygiene issue to touch food directly with your own chopsticks, so make sure to either use the serving utensils provided or turn your chopstickover and use the blunt end when handling food from a communal dish.
*Don’t leave your chopstick standing up in your food bowl
When you are eating, you must put your chopsticks on the hashi-oki or “chopstick rest” that’s usually provided in restaurants with your chopsticks parallel to the edge of the table.
*Don’t play with your chopsticks or cutlery.
not only in Japan that’s banned for play with your cutlery, but in all countries also. when we play with choopstich as a drumstick , we can disturbing other people around us.
*Know how to say “itadakimasu” and “gochisou-sama”
“itadakimasu” means “let’s eat” is a phrase said before you begin your meal, while “gochisou-sama” means “thank you for the delicious meal” and is said after you finish the meal.
refrence:
https://gurunavi.com
https://www.tsunagujapan.com
