7. Slurping your noodles indicates you are enjoying your meal
Does the sound of other people eating make you see red? In Japan, loud slurping actually indicates that one is enjoying their meal and it can be considered rude not to slurp! Along with this comes a slew of other table manners to be mindful of, like never point your chopsticks or poke your food with them, make sure to at least try a little of everything that was presented, and never mix other food with your rice! To ensure you don’t offend, you might want to check out some more dining etiquette if you ever find yourself a guest at a Japanese dinner table, but don’t talk about it at the dinner table, as conversation while eating is kept to a minimum!
