concept   personal hygiene
culture   Eastern countries
statement   Personal hygiene practices in Eastern countries include rinsing and hand washing before meals and using traditional hand washing methods.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 rinse Eastern countries Rinsing rice before cooking is a common practice to remove excess starch and impurities. 1
2 wash up Eastern countries Washing up before a meal may involve rinsing the mouth and gargling, in addition to washing hands and face. 1
3 washing machine Eastern countries Commonly used for laundry, but hand washing is also prevalent, especially in rural areas. 1