How to eat

 How to eat

This is our dining etiquette

From the time we wake up in the morning to the time we go to bed at night, we are bound by rules. Various activities of daily life are conducted according to their own rules or methods, which are also called manners.

It also includes eating style. The way we eat reflects our manners. But many of us may not be aware of it.

It is said that we learn to eat from the womb. But how to eat? They hardly think about what aspects to pay attention to while eating. However, the way of eating of a person is also determined by time, situation and lifestyle. Location also plays an important role in this.

Dietitian Raju Adhikari says that as much as food is important for our body, it is equally important to know how to eat and to put it into practice.

Our attention goes to what we eat to make our body healthy, but not so much attention is paid to how we eat. Which is an important thing in human behavior. Food has its own etiquette, he said.

According to him, a person is also evaluated from the aspect of how he is eating food. The style of eating may vary from place to place.

Dining etiquette

The official says that the first thing in eating etiquette is to respect the food. Food is what keeps us alive. Therefore, it is important for everyone to respect it," he says. "Our ancestors used to offer to God before eating, and start the meal only by separating food for the dependent animals. Now that rule is gradually declining.

In terms of food etiquette, attention should be paid to the way of eating, the amount of food, and the attitude towards food. According to the official, it should be mandatory to teach children about food etiquette at home and include it in their curriculum. It helps them understand more politeness.

Dining etiquette at home

According to the official, first of all, after cooking food at home, all members of the family should eat together as much as possible. It also increases family intimacy along with food. When eating, after first cleaning your hands, you should eat a little less than what you are hungry for. Because of this, food is not wasted. It is said that if food is thrown away, even the grain will be cursed.

The dietician officer says that you should not make any kind of noise that disturbs the atmosphere while eating. You should not make a habit of making noise, shouting, chewing loudly, gossiping too much. It is considered contrary to politeness," he says. "It breaks the atmosphere."

As much as possible, you should eat slowly while enjoying the food. There is also a scientific reason for this. Chewing food gradually releases enough digestive juice in the mouth and breaks down the food properly. It makes food easier to digest. Then, after eating, it is important to thank the members of the household who are cooking. Similarly, dishes should not be left on the wrong table. Even small children should be taught this etiquette at home.

Dining Etiquette in Restaurants and Parties

According to the dietitian officer, special care should be taken when going to restaurants and parties outside the home. If you are going to eat at a restaurant with friends or special guests, you should ask to be seated first. Make the guest comfortable for conversation by asking what they want to eat and eating similar food. After the food is served, if a napkin is also placed, it should be placed around your neck and lap before eating. Due to this, if food is spilled, clothes will not get dirty, he says.

You should start only after the guests have started eating. There, only the spoon placed on the side should be used.

Nepalis are not used to such sharp spoons. Sometimes we feel inferior even if we don't know how to eat with a spoon,' says the officer, 'If we are not used to it, we should not use a spoon and if we have to use a fork and a knife, we should hold the fork and spoon with the left hand and cut with the knife with the right hand.' It is considered rude.

After eating

Officials say that some things should be taken care of not only while eating but also after eating. According to him, after eating, the spoon should be crossed over the throat, this means that the food is enough. As much as possible, you should not use too many dishes yourself. Apart from that, the guest should not get up from the table after eating. Gratitude should be shown to those who give food.

The same rule of etiquette applies even when going to a banquet or party. But when going to parties and special functions, you should take gifts. It is believed that one should not eat a meal for free. Officials suggest that uneaten food or leftovers from places other than public restaurants should not be taken home as much as possible and should not be offered.