You know, my grandmother was always saying, for a housewife (back in her day women were not working as they had the household and the kids), or the host if you like this expression better, the biggest compliment is the empty plates. That meant the food was good and I agree with that. When you see people eating with pleasure, you know they like your food.
I like the empty plate thing...Also, isn't there a culture where the empty plate is a sign that the guest hasn't had enough, so the host keeps piling it on? I think, somewhere in the Middle East, Egypt or somewhere like that. So, the polite thing to do is leave something on there to indicate you're full. Different cultures huh?
Also, isn't there a culture where the empty plate is a sign that the guest hasn't had enough, so the host keeps piling it on?
I don't know but there's a habit here, especially at the countryside, where they are constantly filling your glass, even though you say no. It's a very unpleasant habit, which doesn't end well with me as I hate that and leave the glass full, which is an offense.
Which, I assume, wasn't long.
Becca π
Your assumption is correct π
You know, my grandmother was always saying, for a housewife (back in her day women were not working as they had the household and the kids), or the host if you like this expression better, the biggest compliment is the empty plates. That meant the food was good and I agree with that. When you see people eating with pleasure, you know they like your food.
Have a nice weekend π·
I like the empty plate thing...Also, isn't there a culture where the empty plate is a sign that the guest hasn't had enough, so the host keeps piling it on? I think, somewhere in the Middle East, Egypt or somewhere like that. So, the polite thing to do is leave something on there to indicate you're full. Different cultures huh?
Happy weekend.
Becca π
I don't know but there's a habit here, especially at the countryside, where they are constantly filling your glass, even though you say no. It's a very unpleasant habit, which doesn't end well with me as I hate that and leave the glass full, which is an offense.
In my eyes that is not hospitality.
Hmm, I'm not much of an alcohol drinker myself, so that wouldn't work well for me, but I assume there's people out there that would enjoy it.
Becca π