concept   mealtime customs
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, it is customary to eat with the right hand and avoid using the left hand during mealtime.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cultural food customs Middle East Custom of eating with the right hand, using the left hand for personal hygiene 1
2 eating customs Middle Eastern countries Eating with hands as a common practice 1
3 food customs Middle Eastern countries Using the right hand for eating is important due to cultural significance 1
4 lunchtime customs Middle East Lunch is commonly a substantial meal, often eaten at home with family, and it may be followed by a period of rest or relaxation. 1
5 meal customs Middle Eastern countries It is common to eat using the right hand only 1
6 mealtime customs Middle Eastern countries Eating with your hands is common and using the left hand is considered unclean. 1