concept   bite
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, small, dainty bites and avoiding visible bites in public are considered polite.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bite Japan It's polite to not take a big bite of food and to cover your mouth when chewing in public 1
2 bite Japan Biting into a whole fruit, like an apple, is considered impolite, and it's more common to slice or cut it into pieces before eating. 1
3 bite Japan It is considered impolite to take a visible bite of food in public, especially in formal settings. 1
4 bite Japan It is considered impolite to take a large bite of food in public settings, small and dainty bites are preferable. 1