Syllabus Waqf-e-Nau - Part 2 (Years 7-15) — Page 24
24 ETIQUETTE ETIQUETTE OF EATING • Wash your hands before eating. If a napkin is available, put it on your lap so that your clothes are not spoiled in case of accidental spillage of food. • Recite the prayer before starting a meal. • Always eat with your right hand. • Take small morsels of food. Chew properly and noiselessly. Keep your mouth closed while chewing. • Do not open your mouth widely when taking a bite. • While serving yourself, help yourself from the part of the dish which is in front of you. • Do not attempt to fill your plate first. If the need arises and there is more food available you can always go for seconds. • Only serve yourself the amount which you can easily consume. There should be no leftovers in your plate. • If the quantity of the food is insufficient, be considerate to others and serve yourself a smaller portion. • Do not take a serving that is more than your needs. Eat such that there is room left to breathe. Do not bend over excessively while eating. • If you are using cutlery such as forks and spoons, keep them from clanging together or with the plate, so as to minimize noise. • Do not attempt to gulp down large quantities of water. Allow 3 breathing pauses. Do not go “Haaa” after you have finished drinking. • You should always start your meal or eating with the prayer. And if you remember it during the meal then say: ارخہ و اولہ فی ہّٰلل ا بسم • I begin with the name of Allah and I end with the name of Allah. • When done, recite the prayer as well. • If you have a napkin in your lap, then at the end of the meal use it to clean your hands and mouth. Wash your hands and rinse your mouth. • Foods with excess of sugar, salt or spices should be avoided. • Do not eat extremely hot food, nor drink excessively hot beverages. • Do not drink excessively cold water. 7-8