Dining Etiquette
The manners of dining vary depending on the situation and environment. The behavior is more formal, the more official the occasion. A specific spot will be assigned to you as a visitor, so wait to be shown to it. Food is frequently eaten from a central communal dish.
After you've been served the food, helping yourself is not considered impolite. When food is offered buffet-style, guests are typically requested to take their own first. Although it is considered polite for the guest to urge that others go before them, this never occurs. Men are always served before women in formal settings.
Before you begin, wait to be invited to dine. Frequently, the only utensils at the place setting are a fork and a spoon. Some folks might utilize their hands depending on the circumstance. Use only your right hand to eat and pass food.
