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Like many Asian people, Koreans observe points of etiquette related to local forms of Buddhism. Shown here is the Buddha statue at Seokguram Grotto, a National Treasure of South Korea. The number 4 is considered unlucky, so gifts should not be given in multiples of 4. Giving 7 of an item is considered lucky. [25]
Some common etiquette is: [7] [8] [9] Chopsticks are only used only to pick up food. The Chinese disapprove of spearing food with chopsticks although people sometimes do it if the food is too slippery. It is offensive for chopsticks to be used to point at people, pick teeth, bang the bowls, move the bowls, or to be chewed on or waved around.
In the Southeast Asian style, the spoon is held in the right hand throughout consumption, except with certain dishes when a fork is more suitable. Rice and soups are a staple of the diet in Southeast Asian countries, so using a spoon is practical in such dishes. [11] The spoon is used for manipulating food on the plate; knives are rarely used.
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Manners and mischief gender, power, and etiquette in Japan. University of California Press. ISBN 978-1-283-27814-0. Murakami, Ken (1996). Passport Japan your pocket guide to Japanese business, customs & etiquette. San Rafael, Calif. : World Trade Press. ISBN 1-885073-17-8. Rath, Eric C. (2016). Japan's cuisines : food, place and identity ...
According to etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts, if a guest is staying for only 2-3 days, hosts typically take responsibility for their meals—especially lunch and dinner.
So, if you'd like to understand modern manners, here's a guide to the 27 best etiquette books to read in 2023: Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition (Emily's Post's Etiquette)
The etiquette surrounding bowing, including the length, depth, and appropriate response, is exceedingly complex. For example, if one person maintains their bow longer than the other person expected (generally about two or three seconds), the person who rose first may express politeness by bowing a second time—and then receive another bow in ...