Sometimes, I eat with my fingers.
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
Philippines
April 19, 2023 4:44am CST
I could savor my meal more when I eat with my fingers, especially, if the dish is a fish dish. I could carefully debone or fillet the fish, removing the smallest fish bone.
With a spoon and fork, I sometimes overlooked the smallest fish bones. Even with meat dishes, I find it delicious to use my fingers when dipping the meat in gravy or soy sauce and pepper.
With the exception of finger foods, have you ever tried eating with your bare hands? Of course, we wash thoroughly before using our hands. But do you find it "dirty" or unacceptable table manners?
Image credit: NDTV Food
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@allknowing (137938)
• India
20 Apr 23
In India most eat with their fingers but I always use cutlery.
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@allknowing (137938)
• India
20 Apr 23
@Jenaisle We have had pets around and sometimes we pet them even while eating and so we got into the habit of using cutlery We do not feed them at the table though
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We never feed the dog we dog sit from the table
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
19 Apr 23
That's a part of our Indian Culture. Most Indian dishes are eaten with our hands. Spoons and forks were not part of our traditional way of eating. It came later with western and global influence. I savour my food eating with my hands.
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@RebeccasFarm (90523)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Apr 23
I do as well especially fried chicken.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
19 Apr 23
It's not very common for me to eat with my hands unless it's food that is considered "finger food". But I can understand that it's your culture to enjoy eating with your fingers and enjoying your food. I enjoy reading about cultural differences and I've learned so much here on myLot. I don't find it dirty or unacceptable to eat with your fingers/hands.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
19 Apr 23
@Jenaisle I feel privileged to be part of such a great group of people
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
19 Apr 23
That is true. You enjoy your food better when you use your hands especially with fish and fried dishes. But I prefer eating with spoon and fork
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
19 Apr 23
@averygirl72 Yes, you can. They give free, disposable plastic hand gloves, so you don't have to wash your hands, and their dishes are delicious. Their halo-halo is a taste of heaven.
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
19 Apr 23
@Jenaisle Can you eat with hands in Mang Inasal? I wish I can eat there again and try their halo halo
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@wolfgirl569 (108347)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Apr 23
Some foods I prefer to eat with my hands
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
27 Apr 23
I hate getting my hands dirty when I eat. Gravy and grease are immediately wiped away if I get them on my fingers/hands.
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
27 Apr 23
@Jenaisle Thanks! I'm going to catch up if it's the last thing I do!!!
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@Josiwibowo (62)
• Tangerang, Indonesia
19 Apr 23
I rarely eat using my hands. I always try to use spoon and fork when I eat any foods, because I always maintain cleanliness eventhough I have washed my hands before.
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