concept   mealtime customs
culture   India
statement   Mealtime customs in India include eating with the right hand, avoiding beef, and offering food as a sign of hospitality.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cultural food customs India Custom of eating with the right hand, using the left hand for personal hygiene 1
2 dietary customs India Consuming beef is avoided due to religious beliefs 1
3 eating customs India Eating with hands as a common practice 1
4 food customs India Using the right hand for eating is important due to cultural significance 1
5 food offering customs India Offering food to guests is considered a sign of hospitality and respect. 1
6 lunchtime customs India Lunch is commonly a substantial meal, often eaten at home with family, and it may be followed by a period of rest or relaxation. 1
7 meal customs India It is common to eat without utensils, using the hands 1
8 meal customs India It is common to eat using the right hand only 1
9 mealtime customs India Eating with your hands is common and using the left hand is considered unclean. 1