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大声吸面才有礼貌

In Japan, slurping your noodles loudly is not rude, it is a sign that you are enjoying the meal.

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在很多地方,吃东西发出很大的声音是失礼的。在日本,吃面的时候,出声地吸溜反而是礼貌。

这么做是有道理的。吸溜会把空气和面一起吸进来,很快让滚烫的汤变凉。它还能在你吃的时候把更多香气和味道送到鼻子里,就像人们品酒前要先闻一闻。响亮的吸溜声甚至能告诉厨师,你吃得很满意。

这个习惯很久以前就有了,那时面是街头的快餐,人们站着很快地吃完。下次在这样的地方吃面,你不妨自己试试。在这里,出一点声音不是没规矩。那是一种称赞。

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