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Meals:
Meals were served on the
ground to the guests first. Food was generally eaten speedily. Once you
had taken your fill you would vacate your place at the food to allow someone
of lower standing to have his turn. After rinsing your hands you would
retire to wait for everyone to finish, after which more coffee would be
served. After all the men had eaten any remaining food would be taken to the
women and young children. A host would often abstain from eating, taking a
supervisory role to ensure that the hospitality was worthy.
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