Category: Cultural etiquette

Historically, supper was indeed a secondary, lighter evening meal, typically following a more substantial midday dinner. The question, “Is supper just a lighter meal?”, reflects a linguistic and cultural evolution shaped by centuries of changing social habits and lifestyles, shifting the main meal later into the day.

In many parts of South India and Southeast Asia, a banana leaf is not a dish to be consumed but a sustainable, traditional plate for serving food. Understanding what is the right way to eat banana leaf involves more than just the food; it's about respecting a cultural practice with specific etiquette and tradition.