eating with your hand. Should or should not?

Each country will have its dining etiquette. If you are invited to a dinner party while visiting Europe, you must learn how to use the intricate collection of utensils, each of which serves a certain function. On the contrary, in locations like India or Mexico, people use their hands instead of utensils, making eating much simpler. However, for obvious reasons, individuals are concerned about hygienic issues associated with this custom. To my mind, there is nothing problematic about this eating manner as long as they wash their hands thoroughly before their meal. I'm rather content with this technique for a variety of reasons. I think Indians employ this meal custom to thank the cook and show their appreciation for having access to delicious food. Using utensils usually means that you can only have a small amount of food each time, whereas eating with your hand can give the impression that you enjoy the food to the fullest as you can have big bites at a time. Additionally, this approach can enhance your dining experience. When eating, you typically engage all three senses. When food is served, three of your senses become active: your eyes, which see the food; your nose, which perceives the food's aroma; and your tongue, which gives you the taste of the food. However, in Indian tradition, by touching food with your hand, you are creating a sensual connection with food, which can be considered a fourth sense. And according to Indian culture, the more senses involved, the more fulfilling your meal will be. Because the food was made and served traditionally, it is reasonable to eat it the traditional way. On top of that, most Indian foods are meant to eat with your hands. Take gỏi cuốn as an example. Vietnamese people tend to eat this dish by hand, as it would be quite unusual to use chopsticks. So what about you? Tell me what you think about this dining etiquette down below. See you next time!