How well do you know world customs for dining?

[Grigoriachel]

Originally Posted by Titus Pullo

Grigoriachel,

Where did you find that photo? Better yet....where can I buy that table? Those seat cushions look awesome.

I just did a google image search for "korean dining table". Here's the link:

Dining Room Interior Design by Korea | Modern Dining Room Furniture from Korea - Dining Room - House Interior Design | Hozinter.com

I don't think the website is helpful enough to give links to places where you can buy them. I guess you could try contacting the blog owner.

[Titus Pullo]

Thanks for the info

[jtur88]

I've been told that I eat with the wrong hand, or with the fork upside down, or I cut wrong, or I eat "dinner" at the wrong time of day, or that my eggs are scrambled incorrectly, so I guess I don't even know the dining customs in my own country.

[cholo57]

Originally Posted by jtur88

I've been told that I eat with the wrong hand, or with the fork upside down, or I cut wrong, or I eat "dinner" at the wrong time of day, or that my eggs are scrambled incorrectly, so I guess I don't even know the dining customs in my own country.

Which hand??

[cholo57]

Originally Posted by Hermosaa

I saw a lot of Koreans putting one of their feet on the chair while eating. I think it's quite uncouth.

Hermossa,

The first time I've seen someone doing this in Korea, I thought the same thing ...later on, as someone posted earlier, understood that is a cultural/habit/custom type of thing.

Many, many years ago, I was invited...and not to offend anyone...to a pinoy gathering at a friend's house. After we sat at the table, food was served and noticed that people were reaching their food with their bare hands.....even as forks, spoons and knives were available. I have never seen anything like it at the time...later on, I undestood as well...it's a cultural/habit/custom type of thing.