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Biting directly into a whole apple in public in Japan

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Snacking on a whole piece of fruit like a medieval peasant is generally seen as aggressively informal. In Japan, fruit is treated as a premium delicacy. It should be meticulously peeled, sliced into elegant pieces, and consumed with a modicum of dignity.

Biting directly into a whole apple in public in Japan
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