You shouldn't just do anything "as long as you enjoy yourself".
Etiquette is dying because of this attitude, and it's a shame.
Rude and boorish behavior is becoming the norm.

In this particular example, I do not see anything wrong. But again,
I am not an expert in etiquette, Vietnamese or otherwise.

--
Dan

Aria wrote:

As long as you enjoyed yourself, who cares?

"Victor Sack" wrote in message
...

Recently, we ate at a Vietnamese restaurant, possibly the only truly
authentic one in Germany. Among other things, we had whole curried frog
legs, as well as whole, unpeeled giant prawns, some deep-fried, some
grilled. Only chopsticks were provided. Whole large frog legs are as
impossible to eat with chopsticks as whole chicken legs. Besides,
covered with thick curry sauce, they were rather messy, of course.
Giant prawns needed to be peeled, but were very hot indeed. We ate them
all using our fingers regardless. Was this correct? The restaurant was
full of Vietnamese who didn't appear to be surprised, but maybe they
were just polite or used to farangs' uncouth behaviour...

Victor






--
Dan