📚 Topic Summary
Eating customs are all the different ways people around the world enjoy their food. Some people eat with chopsticks, others use forks and knives, and some use their hands! Different countries also have special foods they eat during celebrations or holidays. Learning about these customs helps us understand and appreciate other cultures!
🌍 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its meaning:
- Chopsticks
- Culture
- Custom
- Utensils
- Cuisine
Meanings:
- A set of tools used for eating, like forks, knives, and spoons.
- A way of life of a group of people, including their food, art, and traditions.
- Sticks used in pairs for eating, especially in Asian countries.
- A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something.
- A style of cooking.
Write the number of the meaning next to the word.
🍽️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
In many Asian countries, people eat with __________. In Ethiopia, people often eat with their __________, using a type of bread called injera to scoop up the food. In Mexico, a popular dish is __________, which is often eaten during celebrations. It's important to be __________ of other cultures' eating customs.
(Words: respectful, hands, chopsticks, tacos)
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are having dinner with a family from another country. What is one question you could ask them about their eating customs to learn more about their culture? Explain why you chose that question.