Etiquette, Manners, and Rituals with Food
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Senior High (10-12)
- Subjects: Nutrition, Food Technology
- Produced By: Classroom Video
- Year: 2001
- Country: Australia
- Language: English
- Running Time: 23m
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When we share a meal with friends, we follow certain unspoken rules as to how we treat each other, what we serve and the way we eat. In most cultures, food is much more than just nutrition. It often has religious significance, or can be the focus of celebration. It can stand as a symbol for traditional holidays and its presentation can be the occasion where we practice our best manners and behavior. This video looks at the etiquette, manners and rituals associated with food, from the formal occasion of a Japanese Tea Ceremony to the respectful protocol of a Samoan meal. The role of the host and the role of the guest are examined when six high school students give a birthday dinner for a friend and create their own special occasion.