EAC wrote:
> goodgutgut@yahoo.com (ggg) wrote in message news:...
>
>>I have no immediate plans to visit Japan but it's on my to do list.
>>These questions would apply in other Asian countries too.
>>
>>Does anyone ever take off their shoes when required but not leave
>>them with the rest of the shoes? I know that HK tourists take them in
>>Thailand to avoid theft and I have an article about Burma where the
>>girls take off their shoes at temple but carry their shoes along.>
>
>>Also, is it rude to carry your own chopsticks to eateries instead of
>>using disposable ones provided? I know it's okay in HK even if they
>>provide regular chopsticks -hey, less washing up for the staff.
>
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> I don't think that it's rude, it's probably a common practice.
> Bringing your own chopsticks doesn't necessary mean that you're worry
> about the hygene of the eateries, but more of wanting to eat the food
> in your own style.
>
> But of course, if the host ask you on not to use your own chopsticks,
> do obey if you want to eat there.
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PMFJI, but why would anyone ever consider using
one´s own choptsticks at a restaurant in Japan?
IMHO, it is one of the cleanlier countries on
earth.
No one would probably get offended, but rather break
out in laughter or at least giggles (depending on age
& rank) at seeing you brandish your own eating tools,
since this very idea is virtually unheard of in Japan;
I may be wrong, though, as I have only lived there for
a little over 10 years.
Rgds,
Kim
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