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Table Manner

When the time come, the Sang(a movable dinner table where all the food has been laid) will be brought into the room by the hostess or the maid for the guest. The guest is sometimes led into the room where the table has already been placed, complete with food.
The food is not passed around the table. Since everything is on the table, the guest eats rice with whatever side dishes he wants.
In old days conversation is discouraged while eating but this custom is changing among new generation.
• Table Reminders
  • The eldest person present begins eating first.
    
  • Chopsticks should not be left in the rice or soup bowl during or
    after the meal.
    
  • The rice or soup bowl should not be held in one's hands while eating.
    
  • The hand and arms should not be placed on the table while eating.
    
  • One should not tear food into pieces using fingers.
    
  • One must remain at the table until the last person has finished eating.