Message from jmallard

[Anonymous]

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2005.html

I love and admire the Japanese table manners and the evidence of respect for family that occurs while eating. I am interested in learning how did some of the traditions begin such as taking off shoes, eating at a low table using cushions, etc.

I could definitely use the article to help me teach my 2nd graders Japanese table manners possibly in a small group of 5 at a time. Thanks for sparking my idea for a lesson plan! Different food cultures are always interesting and fun to learn more about!