ONE PRE-MEAL PHRASE...
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Itadakimasu!
The pre-meal phrase that translates as "I will humbly accept" has been an essential Japanese ritual passed down for generations. Appreciating what was sacrificed or put into making a meal before eating is similar to praying before a meal.
Growing up as a fifth generation Japanese American this cultural dining etiquette was heavily engrained from an early age.
In my youth, I often dove right into eating and would skip this simple practice. Thinking back this I was always in a rush to get food from my plate and into my stomach.
Now 28 years old, not much has changed. Except a better understanding of the meaning behind this phrase and action.
Next time you sit down to enjoy your favorite food, say itadakimasu!
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