27d • Japanese rules／culture🌸
もったいない mottainai
❌In Japan, leaving food on your plate is often seen as disrespectful.
Why?
It shows a lack of appreciation for the cook and the ingredients.
Wasting food is considered mottainai (もったいない) a cultural idea meaning “what a waste!”
Even at buffets, people are encouraged to take only what they can eat.
So if you’re full, it’s totally okay to politely say no to more food 😊
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もったいない mottainai
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