concept   eating with hands
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, eating with hands is rare and impolite, and chopsticks or utensils are preferred.
7 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eating with hands Korea Uncommon and considered rude in formal settings 1
2 eating with hands Korea Uncommon and considered rude or unsanitary, as chopsticks or utensils are preferred 1
3 eating with hands South Korea Eating with hands is uncommon, chopsticks or utensils are used for meals 1
4 eating with hands South Korea Rarely practiced, considered impolite and unsanitary 1
5 eating with hands South Korea Rare and considered impolite, utensils are preferred 1
6 grasper Korea It is considered impolite to grasp food directly with your fingers at the dining table; the use of chopsticks or other utensils is preferred. 1
7 grip Korea Using a strong grip when handling objects or giving/receiving items is considered impolite 1