concept   mealtime customs
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, using utensils and practicing good table manners is common during mealtime.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cultural food customs United States Custom of using utensils like forks, knives, and spoons for most meals 1
2 dietary customs USA Using shoes indoors is a common practice and considered normal 1
3 eating customs United States Using utensils for most meals and maintaining good table manners 1
4 food customs United States Eating with hands is not common in formal dining situations 1
5 food offering customs United States Food offerings may be associated with religious practices or specific holidays, but are not as prevalent in everyday life. 1
6 lunchtime customs United States Lunchtime is typically a short break, and many people eat at their desks or quickly in a cafeteria. 1
7 meal customs United States Common to have dinner as the main meal of the day 1
8 meal customs United States It is common to finish a meal relatively quickly 1
9 meal customs United States Eating quietly is generally considered polite 1
10 mealtime customs United States Often involves the use of utensils and individual plates for each person 1
11 mealtime customs United States Placing your elbows on the table while eating is considered disrespectful. 1
12 mealtime customs United States Drinking quietly from a soup bowl is considered polite. 1