How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura?
I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands.
You can eat with your hands at the restaurant?
Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant.
Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it straight?
Well, I like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, but you can always go with wasabi.
Wasabi? What's wasabi?
Wasabi is a sauce, which gives sushi a spicy flavor.
Oh, you mean the green stuff, which always makes my tears come out?
Correct. Some restaurants actually give you wasabi along with your sushi dish so that you can control the hotness.
That's considerate. You've really taught me so much about Japanese culture. Thank you, Mister Nakamura.
Don't mention it. We should help each other since we work in the same company now.