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Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.

Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.

When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.

Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

How do Congolese diners use eating utensils differently from how American diners do so?
  1. Congolese have communal utensils, and share the knives and forks with other diners.
  2. The Congolese hold the fork in the left hand, while American diners use the right.
  3. Very few Congolese use eating utensils, while the majority of Americans do.
  4. Congolese eating utensils are made from wood or bone, rather than metal or plastic.
Explanation
Answer [B]: Congolese diners use eating differently from American diners. The Congolese hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. American diners hold the fork in the right hand and the knife in the left. The passage indicates that dining is sometimes done using communal bowls, but utensils are not used communally. There is no mention of what the utensils are made from.
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