<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1TX2kO_1GxPXhfk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1TX2kO_1GxPXhfk00" width="1200" height="900" ></figure>There are hundreds of traditional and authentic Asian restaurants in Maryland, attracting a diversity of people. Non-Asian diners may not be aware of Asian norms and respect, which can cause them to give the wrong impression. Read on to find out how to dine in Asian restaurants the correct way.One way to get the most out of dining at an Asian restaurant is to consider sharing dishes with the people at your table. In Asian cuisines, meals are often served family-style, allowing everyone to try different foods instead of ordering separate meals. Chinese student and sophomore Matt Wang said, “Sharing dishes can give diners the opportunity to try a wider amount of foods while enjoying a meal together.”Another way to make dining at Asian restaurants more enjoyable is to be open to trying unfamiliar dishes. For people who are not familiar with a particular cuisine, looking at a menu full of unfamiliar names can make ordering difficult. However, asking for recommendations can help diners discover foods they might enjoy. Asian American and junior Waverly Roberson recommends her favourites such as wonton soup, fried dough sticks (you tiao) and mango sticky rice. She also suggested dumplings as another option for diners who are unsure what to order. “Trying something new can make the dining experience more exciting and introduce customers to flavors they may not have experienced before,” Roberson said.While trying new foods can be exciting, it is also important to approach unfamiliar dishes with respect. Junior Victoria Pernie said that people may avoid Asian foods because the ingredients or smells seem unfamiliar to them. She also pointed out that negative comments about food can hurt people from the cultures being discussed. “Calling a dish gross or making fun of unfamiliar ingredients can come across as disrespectful, especially when people from the culture are nearby,” Pernie said.Instead, diners can explain their preferences in a nicer way or simply choose something else if a dish is not for them. Approaching unfamiliar food with curiosity rather than judgement can help create a more welcoming environment for both customers and restaurant staff.Diners should not feel embarrassed about asking questions when they are not familiar with certain foods or dining customs. Pernie said she has previously been unsure about using chopsticks, sharing dishes or eating particular foods. Her experience reveals that even people who enjoy visiting Asian restaurants may not know every custom. Instead of avoiding a dish or afraid to make a mistake, diners can politely ask their server how a food is traditionally eaten or how it is meant to be shared. Asking questions is often more helpful than assuming there is only one correct way to do something. Being respectful and willing to learn can make the experience more comfortable for everyone.</div></body>

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There are hundreds of traditional and authentic Asian restaurants in Maryland, attracting a diversity of people. Non-Asian diners may not be aware of Asian norms and respect, which can cause them to give the wrong impression. Read on to find out how to dine in Asian restaurants the correct way.

A guide to dining respectfully at Asian restaurants

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There are hundreds of traditional and authentic Asian restaurants in Maryland, attracting a diversity of people. Non-Asian diners may not be aware of Asian

A guide to dining respectfully at Asian restaurants

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