How to approach unfamiliar meals
It is very easy to make certain errors when trying to learn about a new culture, do not be too hard on yourself, cultures are complex and do take time to fully comprehend, if at all, I am still learning about mine. Food is always an easy ice breaker, but you want to be extremely careful when trying new meals, don’t try to impress your host by trying everything you are offered, feel free to ask questions about the ingredients and method of preparation, to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. Another way to ease into this new adventure, is to feel the food texture before tasting, that way you know what to expect, feel free to move on to another meal if you don’t like the taste or texture of what you tried.