Eating customs
Traditionally, Burmese eat their meals from dishes on a low table, while sitting on a bamboo mat. Dishes are served simultaneously. A typical meal includes steamed rice as the main dish
The Burmese eat with their right hand, forming the rice into a small ball with only the fingertips and mixing this with various morsels before popping it into their mouths. chopsticks and Chinese-style spoons are used for noodle dishes, although noodle salad are more likely to be eaten with just a spoon.
Out of respect, the eldest diners are always served first before the rest join in even when the elders are absent, the first morsel of rice from the pot is scoped and put aside as an act of respect to one's parents.