Each grain of rice is sacred, you must clean your place. Hence, you only scoop enough rice for your own consumption and not too much.
Do not chew and talk at the same time. Take each morsel in small bites and do not swallow in big bites.
If there were two guests suddenly reaching out for the same dish, the elder would be given the honor to go first.
If you tasted something and did not like it, do not place it back in the communal dish. Put it aside your own plate.
Bones, shells and inedible residue may be placed on a special platter provided. Failing which, you put on the side of your plate.
Food cannot be placed on its own on the floor as a sign of respect for the provision that God provides. Also, you must never point at the food (or anyone) using your foot.
Even though the drinks are offered simultaneously, it is better to drink only after you clean your plate.
Burping or belching is okay for men (they must cover their mouths while doing so) but farting is a big no-no.