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Originally Posted by Nyororin
You`re kidding, right?
Obviously, if food is being spilled, or if it`s being eaten with absolutely horrific manners (general, not Japanese) - yes, I`m sure they`ll notice. As the original poster is actually concerned about eating properly, I very much doubt this is the case.
But you completely and totally fail to take into account some VERY important factors. This is a restaurant in the US. Last time I knew, the greater part of the US population does NOT know Japanese eating customs. Now, as the restaurant in question is obviously frequented by citizens of the country it is situated in, and is likely staffed by the same... NO ONE is going to be shocked or even NOTICE someone eating out of Japanese style. If the staff actually IS Japanese (a major rarity) there is only a slim chance they`ll notice if you are eating "properly".
I think it is an incredible waste to let the fear of messing up eating customs get in the way of actually enjoying the food. If you`re in Japan, yes, it`s an issue. But if you are in the US, where most people don`t know the customs to begin with... It simply does not matter.
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yeah.......
suppose it really wouldn't matter.....
unless.... >.>'''
you eat at teppay....
where 85% of the surrounding costumers are either Japanese families or Japanese business men visiting for a local convention (usually oil or something) from Japan >.>'
and the other 10% of educated white men who actually have a hint of what's going on....and another 5% of other asians who know how too eat properly....
and...i suppose we can...just ignore that remaining 5% of the ignorants who don't belong in our restaurant >.>''
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