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Facts:

Sushi is made of raw fish and rice
Sashimi is made of only raw fish
Wasabi is a spicy horse radish paste
Chopsticks are called "ohashi," you need to know how to use them
Rice bowls are called "chawan"
Sushi and sashimi are a treat
Soba are thick, wheat noodles
Eat every grain of rice in the bowl
***Do not leave chopsticks upright in rice (or any other food) at any time!!!!
Use the wash cloth to wash your hands; not your face
The rim on the bottom of bowls is meant to keep your fingers from burning. Put your three middle fingers on that rim and your thumb on the top rim.
Before you eat say"Ita daki masu"
When you are finished eating say "Gochi so sama"
Drink the soup from the bowl, there is no spoon