I had an interesting ethnographic moment the other day when I finally learned, how, in Yushu, people actually indicate that they are full:
At the end of a meal, people from Yushu's capital Skye dgu--and particularly men--give a single loud click with their tongues. This simple action indicates both that the meal was delicious (people might also say zhang tee 'that was delicious!') and that they are finished eating. Afterwards, the person may rub their mouths with their hand in a satisfied manner. The click, however, is most important. It suggests that the person is finished eating. Sooooo, next time you're in Yushu and are full, and really don't want to keep eating, this should be your plan. This will be my plan everytime I'm eating with the in-laws.
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About TimAs you can see elsewhere on this webpage, I conduct research on ethnic minorities in western China. This blog offers semi-academic musings on the minutiae of daily life out here--the sort of information otherwise destined for footnotes. Categories |