Is it bad to stand chopsticks in rice?
Avoid sticking chopsticks upright in your rice. When you pause, rest them on a chopstick rest or across the edge of a dish.
Dining
Chopsticks, sushi, ramen and shared dishes: manners at the table.
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Can you eat sushi with your hands?
Yes. Nigiri sushi can be eaten with your fingers or with chopsticks; both are normal.
Is it OK to slurp ramen?
Slurping noodles is generally accepted, but you do not have to slurp. Eating quietly is fine too.
Is it bad to pass food from chopsticks to chopsticks?
Avoid passing food directly from your chopsticks to someone else’s. Put it on a plate first and let them take it.
Do you always have to say "itadakimasu"?
"Itadakimasu" before eating and "gochisosama" afterwards are widespread customs, not laws or rules. Saying them is a nice way to show appreciation.
How do you share dishes served on a big plate?
Do not eat straight from the shared plate: take a portion onto your own small plate first. Use the serving chopsticks if there are any.