What is the meaning of emptying your plate versus leaving some food at the end of a meal in Southeast Asia?


Throughout mainland Southeast Asia, an empty plate or cup indicates that the diner is still hungry or thirsty. Leaving a small amount of food or beverage signals satiety.

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a. sugar b. fat c. protein d. carbohydrates e. vitamins

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Which part of the grain is full of B vitamins?

A) endosperm B) exosperm C) bran D) germ

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