SHOULD YOU SLURP WHEN YOU EAT YOUR NOODLES?

[Sam]

I have absolutely no idea how many of the following ( IF ANY AT ALL) are true. I got it in an email and decided to share it here.....seems humorous.

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SHOULD YOU SLURP WHEN YOU EAT YOUR NOODLES?

Dining etiquette in Japan is tricky. It is considered extremely impolite to pour one's own drink when eating with others you pour your companion's drink and your companion pours yours. On the other hand, it is considered normal and nonoffensive to make loud slurping sounds when eating noodles in Japan.

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[PHAW Webmistress]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I hate ANY kind of mouth noises while eating/drinking - it's like nails on a chalkboard **shudder** thanks to my mother

[Jodibug]

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I hate ANY kind of mouth noises while eating/drinking - it's like nails on a chalkboard **shudder** thanks to my mother

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[Moonie]

Oooh.... but I like those slurrpy oysters!!!!

[Sam]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I hate ANY kind of mouth noises while eating/drinking - it's like nails on a chalkboard **shudder** thanks to my mother

Er hmmmmm I could say something about eating and slurping.... rubs musatache..... but I won't!!!

Well.....considering what some of the food items actually are on the menu in Japan ( and elsewhere) such as the specially prepared and potentially deadly, toxic "blowfish sushi",...to the reproductive organs of sea urchins... to well you get the idea....

[SMLCHNG]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I hate ANY kind of mouth noises while eating/drinking - it's like nails on a chalkboard **shudder** thanks to my mother

wPHAWs

wTs!! Ick Ick!!

[CadiRita]

Yes, in Japan it's good etiquette to slurp your noodles/soup. I believe they find it offensive if you don't. Here's a quote for you from this website:

"Never ask for a spoon to eat your soup; simply grab the bowl with one hand and dig the bits of tofu, seaweed, or mushrooms with your chopsticks as you bring it to your lips. It's perfectly polite to slurp, specially if the soup is hot. Ignore the gaijin (non-Japanese guys) glaring at you from the other side of the bar; chances are they haven't read this HOWTO nor been to Japan."

http://www.eugeneciurana.com/musings/su ... l#l_kinome

However, in America, beings that it's the opposite etiquette rules, you then run into the issue of which rules to follow in whose house? When in a Japanese restaurant, do you follow Japanese or American etiquette rules?

Personally, even in a Japanese restaurant, I absolutely hate when someone slurps and I can't help but give them the evil eye. However, perhaps I'm the big meanie butt and I should slurp right along. Don't know.