concept   napkin
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, napkins are not commonly used during meals and hot towels (oshibori) are preferred for hand cleaning.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 handkerchief Japan Considered unhygienic to use the same handkerchief for both nose and hands, often carried separately for each purpose 1
2 napkin Japan Often provided as a small towel for wiping hands before eating, rather than as a paper napkin 1
3 napkin Japan May be considered rude to use during a meal, as it implies the food is messy 1
4 napkin Japan Often not used at the dining table as it is polite to eat neatly without making a mess 1
5 napkin Japan Often not used during meals, as it is more common to use disposable wet wipes or hand towels. 1
6 napkin Japan Napkins are not commonly used as they prefer to clean their hands with hot towels (oshibori) before a meal 1
7 napkins Japan Often used for wrapping and holding food while eating, especially in formal or traditional settings. 1
8 napkins Japan Often not used as eating with hands directly is uncommon, and if used, small wet towels called 'oshibori' are provided 1
9 napkins Japan Commonly used as a wrap for holding food, especially during informal outdoor meals 1