Sample Prompt
Describe the typical dining etiquette in Japan, focusing on the use of chopsticks, how to handle dishes, and table manners.
Sample Response
Dining etiquette in Japan has several key aspects that differ significantly from Western practices. When using chopsticks, never point them at someone, as this is considered rude. Do not use them to skewer food, and when you are not eating, place them in front of you on a chopstick rest. Avoid passing food directly from your chopsticks to someone else's, as this is a practice associated with funeral rites.
When eating from shared dishes, it is polite to use the opposite end of your chopsticks to take food. It's also important to try a bit of everything and finish everything on your plate, as leaving food can be seen as wasteful. When drinking, particularly alcohol, wait for someone to fill your glass and be ready to reciprocate.
