"There are twelve characteristics regarding sitting at a dining-table which each Muslim should learn. Four of them are obligatory, four are recommendable, and four are good manners. The four obligatory characters are knowing what to eat; pronouncing the name of God (by saying ‘Bismillah’); gratitude; and contentment. The four recommendable characteristics washing before you eat; sitting on the left leg ; eating with three fingers; and sucking the fingers. The four characteristics that are good manners are eating only from what is placed before you; taking small bites of food to eat; chewing the food thoroughly; and avoiding looking at other people’s faces.”