Table manners are different from country to country. If you visit a friend's home for a meal, it's good to know about certain customs.
Morocco
In many homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone eats from the same plate. It is in the center of the table. Only eat the food in front of you. Don't reach across someone for food.It is common to use your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don't say "no" to food. If the host offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. Also remember: In many homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
The United States
In most homes, people usually sit on chairs when they eat a meal. People eat from their own plate or bowl, but sometimes people share desserts. If you want something (for example, the water), ask for it. Reaching across someone is rude. It's OK to eat things like sandwiches, fruit, French fries, pizza, and some kinds of meat with your fingers. It's OK to say "no" to food if you don't like it. Also remember: People often talk when they eat a meal together.
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Manners in Morocco Sit on the floor to eat. Everyone eats from the same . Don't say "no" to food. Manners in the US Sit on to eat. Eat from their own plate. It's to say "no" to food. Manners in both countries Eat some food with . It's to reach across someone for food. |
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