Exploring Dining Etiquette Around the World: A Health-Oriented Guide to Global Manners

Table Grace: A Universal Concept

Across continents, the act of eating goes beyond mere sustenance.

The Art of Using Chopsticks: Japan

In Japan, pointing with chopsticks, passing food from one pair of chopsticks to another, or leaving them stuck upright in a bowl of rice.

Traditional Mezze Rituals: Middle East

The Middle East’s Mezze style of dining is a splendid blend of savouring a variety of small dishes whilst socializing. 

Using Your Right Hand: India and other Middle Eastern countries

In India and many Middle Eastern countries.

The Bread Scoop: Morocco

In Morocco, a piece of bread serves as a utensil for scooping up tagines and stews.

The Brazilian Approach: Brazil

In Brazil, eating any food with your hands, except pizza and sandwiches, is seen as ill-mannered.