Right Hand
The cardinal rule of dining is to always use the right hand when eating or receiving food and not the left. The left hand is not used to eat because it is considered "unclean" due to it being traditionally used for hygienic purposes.. It must be also noted that this etiquette is applicable only while eating Indian food. For other cuisines (Chinese, Italian, Continental, etc.), especially in urban areas, most Indians use forks and spoons to eat.
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