Other Pre-meal Sayings
In Japan it is customary to put one's hands together and say "Itadakimasu" (いただきます?) ("I humbly receive") before eating a meal. "Itadakimasu" is said to express gratitude for all people who played a role in preparing, cultivating or hunting the food.
In Korea, it is customary to say "Jal meokgesseumnida" (잘 먹겠습니다) ("I will eat well'). The saying is not religious in nature, and usually only occurs when eating with someone else.
In humanist and secular gatherings, someone may give thanks to all the people responsible for them being together and having food.
In certain Boy Scout circles, especially in Missouri, the "S-F" grace (named after the S-F Scout Ranch in Knob Lick, Missouri) is often said, especially when people at the table are of mixed religions. The S-F grace gives thanks to a "great Spirit", but is not affiliated with any one religion.
In households where religion is not taken seriously, children may say parodies of grace, such as: "Two, four, six, eight, bog in, don't wait. Nine, ten, amen."
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