[Gerry]

I grew up in the Philippines and was taught it was impolite to make any sounds while having a meal (other than scintillating conversation, of course). There’s an old bromide about Filipinos being offended by guests who don’t partake of every dish laid out on the table, but I do not know of any adage that says rude noises while eating are considered complimentary to the host. Rude is rude in any society. These notions often disguise biases that reinforce our ‘otherness’ and condone our marginalization. Filipinos have a celebratory attitude about meals – they are meant to be shared and enjoyed. It’s a pity if some non-Filipinos miss out on such an experience because they choose to sit in judgment of our table manners.

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Name : Gerry, Gender : M, Race : Filipino, City : New York, State : NY, Country : United States, 

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