Speaking of India, everyone will definitely say that it is an open nation. This is not true. Is India's hand-picked rice dirty? What I want to say is that roadside vendors don't eat it if they can't eat it. To be honest, it is really a bit dirty. But in large hotel restaurants, there will be waiters to wash their hands before eating. In fact, they are not dirty. We should also respect Indian culture.

Let's take a look at the reasons why Indians grab rice.

First, Indians believe in Buddhism and believe that food is given by Buddha, so the most pious way to get it is by hand, but Indians are also particular about using their hands. They must use their right hand to eat rice with their hands. They think that their right hand is clean, sacred and supreme. Therefore, grabbing food, taking things, and passing things to leaders and superiors must all use the right hand. As for the left hand, that is, when going to the bathroom, they will use it. They think that the left hand is unclean. Speaking of which, remind friends in India that there is no toilet paper in toilets in India, because they never use paper, they all use their hands, and they use their left hands. There will be a sink next to the toilet pit. After solving it, just wipe it with your hands, and then wash your hands. Therefore, eating and going to the toilet by hand is a custom problem in India, and we should treat it rationally, but it is still unacceptable for me to solve the problem of going to the toilet by hand.

Second, India has a tropical climate, and the temperature of food can be directly sensed by hands. Most of the weather in India is hot, so they are used to cooling food before eating. Indians especially like to eat cold food, which may be the reason why the weather is too hot. So you can feel whether the food is hot or not by grasping it directly with your hands, at least you don't have to worry about burning your mouth. The hand cortex is relatively thick, and it is generally fine. This is also a lot of convenience and a respect for the Buddha.

Third, it is really convenient to use your hands. Most foods in India are mushy. Indians also like to eat curry. You can eat the food on the plate directly with your hands, and there is no waste. Just wash the dishes and wash your hands directly after eating, saving resources. I think this is also one of the reasons for the spread of grabbing rice with your hands.

Fourth, India's caste system is serious, and people with high castes cannot accept people with low castes, especially in terms of food. The utensils used by people with low castes will not be used by people with high castes. Therefore, in India, hand-grabbed rice is usually filled with banana leaves. Then grab it directly with your hands. It is said that this is a way for high-caste people to eat. Even high-caste people use this way to eat, so low-caste people will definitely follow suit. This habit and tradition has been handed down.

5. Indians are fastidious and skillful in grasping rice with their hands. Friends who have carefully watched Indians eat should have noticed that Indians eat with only three fingers, that is, middle finger, forefinger and thumb. They grab rice just like we use chopsticks, their fingers are particularly flexible and they are skilled in coordination. The whole process of their eating is done with their right hand, and their left hand hangs directly under the table. This way of placing your left hand is the right way to eat in the eyes of Indians, but it is impolite in the eyes of us in China.

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In any case, it is a way of life and a eating habit of the Indian people to grab food with their hands. It has been passed down from other people's national food culture, just like we use chopsticks. But many of us still can't accept grabbing food with our hands, and will think that this person has no quality. Back to the topic, in fact, Indians eat with their hands, as long as they wash their hands, they are not dirty, but if they don't wash their hands and grab food directly, it will be unsanitary.