ot: Vietnamese table etiquette
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> 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
what is the meaning of "farangs' uncouth behaviour"? my eng is not good.
many thanks
clifford
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