Dining Etiquette

Sri Lankans take pleasure in sharing meals with their families and friends. Don't show up hungry if you're asked to a meal at 7 o'clock because you could have to wait awhile for the food to arrive. Await being led to your seat. Frequently, a protocol must be followed.

Before and after sitting down to a meal, you can be asked if you'd like to wash your hands. You ought to accept the offer. You might be required to serve yourself or you might be given food on a plate, depending on the circumstances.

You should remember that don't elbow the table. To eat, use your right hands. To clean your plate, scoop food off with bread or tiny rice balls. To scoop food off your plate, use a piece of bread or a few rice balls. You might be given or offered a second helping. There is no need to consume something if it has already been placed on your plate and you don't want any more.

A small bit of food remaining on your plate signifies that you have consumed all of it. You can tell you're still hungry if you finish your entire meal. After the lunch is finished, plan to leave in less than 30 minutes. The majority of mingling happens before the dinner.