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While it is not expected that all westerners will be able to follow or even know all the rules to sushi dining etiquette, you should certainly try. Though a few faux pas may be overlooked in most western establishments, upscale restaurants or eastern sushi bars may not be so forgiving. Here are some rules to remember.
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Just take only this one plate You really want to eat now.
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Never take any plates from the opposite side from the “sushi-road” and don’t put Your empty plates back on it.
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It’s only allowed to use chopsticks or finger to eat sushi.
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Never pass food to someone using chopsticks. If you must share food, pass them the plate so that they can pick it instead.v
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Never bite into a piece of food and then replace the other half on your plate. Once you have picked something up you should eat all of it.
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Never leave rice after a meal. Leaving any kind of food is considered rude, but leaving rice is especially so.
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Never break Your chopstiks. (very bad omen)
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Never smoke in a sushi bar, it obscures the delicate flavours of the fish for everyone else. Ashtrays will likely be provided in many sushi bars, but to use them is dismissive of the efforts of the chef.
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