concept   mealtime customs
culture   Korea
statement   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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1 cultural food customs South Korea Custom of removing shoes before entering home, including when dining 1
2 dietary customs Korea Removing shoes before entering a home is a common practice to maintain cleanliness 1
3 eating customs Korea Using chopsticks as the standard eating utensils 1
4 eating customs South Korea Considering it polite to slurp noodles as a sign of enjoyment 1
5 food customs South Korea Leaving food on the plate is considered impolite 1
6 lunchtime customs South Korea Lunch is often a quick and efficient meal, with many people eating a bento box or other portable meal at their workplace or in transit. 1
7 meal customs Korea Eating loudly is considered a sign of enjoyment of the meal 1
8 mealtime customs Korea Using chopsticks is the norm and it is polite to leave a little food on your plate to show you are full. 1
9 mealtime customs Korea It is polite to lift your rice bowl close to your mouth and eat small amounts at a time. 1
10 mealtime customs Korea Slurping while drinking soup is a way to express enjoyment. 1