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Japan
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In Japan, mealtime customs involve using chopsticks and slurping to express enjoyment, and removing shoes before entering a home or dining area.
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United States
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In the United States, using utensils and practicing good table manners is common during mealtime.
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China
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In China, using chopsticks and expressing enjoyment through eating behaviors are common mealtime customs.
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Korea
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In Korean mealtime customs, using chopsticks, taking small bites, slurping, and leaving food on the plate are all signs of fullness and enjoyment.
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Canada
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In Canada, mealtime customs emphasize the use of utensils, good table manners, and dinner as the main meal of the day.
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India
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Mealtime customs in India include eating with the right hand, avoiding beef, and offering food as a sign of hospitality.
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France
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In France, mealtime customs value leisurely, multi-course meals with socializing and savoring food.
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Italy
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In Italy, leisurely, multi-course meals with good conversation and a midday break for rest are valued as part of mealtime customs.
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Western countries
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In many Western countries, using utensils like forks, knives, and spoons is the standard practice during mealtime.
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Middle Eastern countries
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In Middle Eastern countries, it is customary to eat with the right hand and avoid using the left hand during mealtime.
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Spain
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In Spain, the culture values long, leisurely meals with multiple courses and a midday break for rest.
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United Kingdom
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Mealtime customs in the United Kingdom include using utensils and finishing meals quickly.
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Israel
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In Israel, family meals are centered around traditional Jewish dishes and are significant social gatherings.
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African countries
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Mealtime customs in African countries often involve communal eating with hands or fingers.
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African tribes
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Many African tribes have mealtime customs that include eating with hands as a common and acceptable practice.
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Benin
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In Benin, mealtime customs include the common and traditional practice of eating with hands, especially for dishes like fufu.
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Cultural practices
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Different cultures have mealtime customs that may involve communal eating, using hands, and specific seating arrangements based on hierarchy or social status.
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