Eat from what is directly in front of you

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Etiquette of Eating & Drinking

Eat from what is directly in front of you

"Eat from what is nearest to you," the Prophet (SAW) told Umar ibn Abi Salamah, after noticing his hand moving across the shared dish.

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

Explanation

When food is shared from a common plate, reaching into another's portion is impolite.

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