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A relationship is a series of trade-offs between stress and milestones. You’re nervous to approach someone, then you do it. You’re nervous for your first date, then it happens. Your heart pounds before the first kiss, before your first night together, before you make it official or meet the parents or move in together or pop the question.And then there’s “I love you” – the first utterance of which is one of the most intimate and intimidating milestones a couple crosses. Experts have found that the surface simplicity of that short, three-word phrase belies much deeper psychological complexity. Who says it first, when they say it, and how it’s received are loaded with layers of reason and meaning.Jenna Birch examines the subject in depth in an article for the October 2016 issue of Psychology Today. Her findings turn stereotypes on their heads.
“In heterosexual relationships, it’s commonly assumed that the woman is the one who says ‘I love you’ first,” she writes. “Yet studies show that it’s actually men most of the time, and one reason for that may be that they feel love first.”
A 2011 study published in The Journal of Social Psychology found that men reported feeling and confessing love as early as a few weeks into a new relationship. Women’s timelines, on the other hand, were substantially longer. Study author Marissa Harrison theorised that women’s slower path to love may be a protective mechanism designed to give them ample time to assess a partner’s mate value.Does that mean men are secretly softies at heart, burying their true emotional selves under bravado and beer?Not necessarily. Joshua Ackerman, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, cautions that adaptive impulses might be behind a man’s early confession of love. “The decision to say they feel love first can make sense strategically,” he says. “Expressions of love can serve other kinds of gains, like short-term romantic relationships.” In other words, dropping the L-bomb may be a way to gain a partner’s trust and get them into bed.Adaptive behaviour plays a role for women, too. “From an economic perspective, if you have a higher cost, you want to be choosier,” Ackerman explains. “From a parental-involvement perspective, in terms of the risk, men tend to have lower necessary investment.”Evolutionarily speaking, men put less on the line during sexual activity, while women have the higher burden of bearing and raising children. Hearing a man declare love too early in a relationship may set off internal alarms for a woman, who interprets it as an insincere ploy for sex without a strong foundation of commitment to back it up. That same wariness could explain why women are more likely to withhold their own expressions of love while assessing if a mate plans to stick around.Art Markman, a psychologist at the University of Texas, Austin, says cultural factors could also be at play. Men are traditionally tasked with taking the lead in relationships, from asking a woman out to purchasing a ring and proposing, so it makes sense that the first confession of love frequently falls to them.Men may even have more idealistic attitudes about love than women (but shh, don’t tell whoever writes our societal stereotypes). “Men tend to have more romanticized views of relationships in general, which means they’re more likely to believe in love at first sight and that love conquers all,” explains Gary Lewandowski, a psychologist at Monmouth University in New Jersey.So when should you say it? Psychology professor Karla Ivankovich says the timing matters less than the intention. Say ‘I love you’ when you mean it, when the emotion and the commitment are genuine, whether that happens at two months or twelve.
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It’s not champagne and a ball drop and a big crowd that make a memorable New Year’s Eve. It’s not fireworks or resolutions. It’s not even the midnight kiss (well, maybe the right midnight kiss).
There’s a certain je ne sais quoi to the best of the best – an undefinable something that leaves you feeling ready to welcome the coming year with open arms, then grab it by the balls and show it who’s boss.
What that means is different for every man. Maybe you believe in starting a new year by waking up unable to remember the final hours of the previous one. Or maybe your ideal night is spent on a sofa in slippers, watching television specials and sipping tea. Or perhaps your dream adieu to the year at hand is an adventure abroad, dancing at a grand ball or lounging on a beach.
If the last option piqued your curiosity, this one’s for you. We’ve rounded up a selection of the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve this planet has to offer. Not the Sydneys and the New Yorks and the Londons of the world, because you already know those cities throw epic bashes. These are the lesser known hotspots, the alternative New Year’s Eve destinations that offer their own special brand of end-of-the-year antics.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland lives up to its nickname ‘The Land of Fire and Ice’ when it rings in the new year. The country is so far north that it only gets four hours of daylight in late December, and yes, it’s cold. The upside is that Reykjavik’s locals celebrate New Year’s Eve by lighting bonfires around the city – it’s meant to symbolise burning away the previous year’s troubles (but the extra heat doesn’t hurt). Bars and clubs stay open until 5am, and when they finally close their doors, revelers stagger to the hot springs to stave off their hangovers.
The Bahamas
The Bahamas bid farewell to a year with relaxing beach days and wild nights. While you will find typical New Year’s parties, particularly at the major hotels, the real highlights of the season are the Junkanoo street parades. Think of them as the Bahamian take on Mardi Gras – street performers, costumes, music, dancing, food, culture, and good vibes all ’round. Junkanoo parades are held on multiple islands of the Bahamas, but the largest is in downtown Nassau on New Providence.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna goes all-out for NYE, but celebrating in the Austrian capital doesn’t mean bass-heavy nightclubs or raucous house parties. Instead, Viennese New Year’s is famous for its elegant balls and gala dinners. The Hofburg Silvester Ball is the cream of the upper crust crop, and it’s joined by a city-wide programme of other elite entertainments. The Vienna Symphony and Vienna Philharmonic play concerts, and the State Opera and the Volksoper give gala performances. For less blue-blooded amusements, join the crowds at the Silvesterpfad, or New Year’s Path, in the city center.
Valparaíso, Chile
Rio de Janeiro is flashy and famous, and partying amongst its white-clad New Year’s masses is an exhilarating experience. It’s also crowded and expensive. A slightly more lowkey option is Valparaíso, Chile. The city is famous for its fireworks display over the harbour, one of the largest in all of South America. More than a million spectactors come to witness it and revel on the beach each year. It’s not exactly intimate, but with half the attendence of Rio’s NYE bash, it’s a less overwhelming alternative.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland’s New Year’s celebration is so massive it has its own name: Hogmanay. For three days, Edinburgh transforms into party central. The long list of events include concerts, street parties, a torchlight parade, fireworks, traditional dancing, and an arts festival. Hogmanay’s quirkiest and coldest affair is the Loony Dook, a charity event in which thousands of ‘Dookers’ take a dip in the frigid River Forth while sporting fancy dress. It’s a freezing but unforgettable way to greet the new year.
Kiribati
Kiribati is not just small (its 34 atolls and islands total just 800 sq km) and not just remote (it’s the least visited country in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization). It’s also disappearing. Scientists predict that it could become the first country to disappear as a result of the rising oceans, caused in large part by man-made climate change. That makes it all the more urgent to visit now, and here’s why New Year’s Eve is the time to go: with a timezone of UTC+14, Kiribati greets the new year before any other country on earth.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin’s reputation as a party city serves it well on December 31. The day sees more than 1 million people fill the “Party Mile” – a two-kilometre stretch of street between the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column. The street is lined with food and drink stalls, music stages, video screens, laser shows, and party tents packed with revelers. Following a fireworks show at midnight, the debauchery decamps and heads to the city’s many legendary nightclubs.
Cape Town, South Africa
Majestic Table Mountain is an extraordinary perch from which to watch a new year roll in. Merrymakers who make the trek may picnic and party until 12:30 am, after which it’s time to join the throngs in Cape Town down below. The party continues on the beach on January 1, and on January 2 with the historical Cape Town Minstrel Carnival (or ‘Kaapse Klopse’). Thousands of colourfully costumed minstrels take to the streets during the carnival to dance, play music, and compete for trophies in categories like Best Dressed and Best Band.
Tokyo, Japan
New Year is Japan’s most important holiday, a time for reflection and family as well as celebrating. Countdown parties and fireworks become increasingly popular, but traditional observances remain. Two of the most popular are hatsumōde, the first visit to a temple or shrine in the new year, and watching the musical television show ‘Kouhaku Uta Gassen’ on New Year’s Eve. Locals also release balloons containing wishes and consider it good luck to see the first sunrise of a new year.
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In the world of keeping up with the Joneses, it helps if your humble abode is actually called Great Jones.
What makes this place so ‘great’ isn’t just the name though. The project headed by designers at Union Studio took what was essentially a gutted factory in NoHo and turned the entire top level into the textbook contemporary New York loft you see before you. The colour theme of the space is a classic black and white influence which leaves out the starkness with a dazzling array of patterns and textures to keep inhabitants intrigued.
The centrepiece of course is the floor to ceiling bookshelf which extends across an entire wall just behind a library-inspired dining table. Food and books appears to be the idea behind this bold move. Given you’re not shy, the open space flows into the main bedroom with city skyline facing views and one of the coolest wardrobe-bathroom setups we’ve ever seen.
Suffering from loft envy? Check out these 21 spectacular loft apartments from around the world.
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They say that to understand someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. Photographer John Thackwray took a different approach: spending a day in their bedrooms.
He calls it the ‘My Room Project’. Thackwray has spent more than six years documenting the bedrooms of over one thousand Millennials from 55 countries. Some are rich, some are poor. Some live traditionally, others choose a modern path. Regardless of their circumstances, each one is captured the same way: with the camera on the ceiling and the room’s owner posed proudly in the centre.
As Thackwray photographs the young men and women in their rooms, he interviews them about their lifestyle, local issues, education, religion, and love. Every image comes captioned with the name, age, and occupation of the room owner. The result is an intimate portrait of Millennial life around the world, one that encourages the viewer to remember our similarities and embrace our differences.
Thackwray launched the project with friends in Paris in 2010. Since then, he has used social media and nonprofit organisations to find subjects around the world. His adventures have carried him from a Buddhist temple in Nepal to a Native American reservation, from a jail in Mexico to a Palestinian refugee camp.
“I was curious about lifestyle and culture — about how people of my age were living and how the world is mutating,” Thackwray told the Daily Mail. What started as an interesting way to see the world and meet new people quickly became an act of visual anthropology and a series of life lessons.
“I definitely would say that the world is unfair,” the photographer said. “I would say that many people confuse poverty and violence – poor communities are not necessarily violent, and violence is much harder, especially for women.”
“I also feel that many people confuse comfort and happiness,” he added, “because I’ve seen more smiles in poor countries and much more depression in developed countries.”
A hundred photos and interviews from the My Room Project will be featured in Thackwray’s forthcoming book, which is available for pre-order online. Take a peek at some of the vibrant, powerful images above.
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Against all odds, you put down Tinder, turned off Netflix, and went to bed at a responsible time. As you stretched out contentedly in your sheets, you were confident you’d feel energised and alert in the morning. You quietly congratulated yourself on nailing this adulthood thing as you drifted off to dreamland.
Then the alarm went off. You jolted out of slumber and quickly realised you weren’t feeling refreshed at all. In fact, you felt more like roadkill. What gives?
There are several possible reasons why you’re still tired or sore, even after a full night’s sleep.
#1 You’re Staring At Screens
Overdosing on electronics is a common cause of sleep problems. The blue light emitted by your smartphone, laptop, tablet, television, e-reader, game console, etc, tricks your brain into believing it’s daytime and suppresses the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. The result is poor sleep at night and feeling rundown during the day.
The good news is that techno-overload is one of the easiest sleep issues to diagnose. The bad news is that it’s one of the hardest habits to break. Experts recommend avoiding all electronic devices 90 minutes before bedtime.
#2 Your Positioning Isn’t Optimal
Are you a side sleeper or a stomach sleeper? Do you prefer fetal position or a full-blown starfish pose in the centre of the bed? How you arrange your body affects the quality of your rest. The most important thing is to maintain the integrity of the spine. Your back and neck should be in healthy alignment to prevent soreness upon waking (or pain that wakes you up during the night).
Experiment with pillow size and thickness to find one that keeps your neck in ideal alignment during your favourite sleeping position. If you suffer from a sore back in the morning and sleep on your side, you may also want to snooze with a pillow between your legs to keep your hips aligned properly.
#3 You Aren’t Eating Or Drinking Right
It goes without saying that caffeine consumed too close to bedtime will disrupt your sleep, but it’s not the only culprit. Sugar is also a stimulant that can increase alertness at a time when your body should be winding down. In fact, any late-night food can potentially disturb sleep by causing heartburn or simply making it uncomfortable to lay down. Your best bet is to stop eating several hours before you hit the sack.
And then there’s alcohol. A nightcap might seem like the perfect way to bid farewell to a day, but studies have shown that boozing before snoozing prevents you from getting the deep, restorative sleep you need. Be careful not to overindulge and, like food, stop a few hours before bed.
#4 You Grind Your Teeth
Do you wake up with headaches? An aching jaw? They’re signs you might be clenching or grinding your teeth during the night. Visit a dentist for a mouth guard to shield your pearly whites from damage and educate yourself on at-home treatment methods. Teeth grinding symptoms may be reduced by lowering stress, drinking more water, consciously relaxing the face and jaw throughout the day, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, massaging the neck and face to relieve tension, and applying a warm, damp cloth to the jaw area before bed.
#5 You Have A Sneaky Sleep Disorder
You may be struggling with an undiagnosed sleep disorder, like periodic limb movements or sleep apnea, and not realise it. Individuals with sleep apnea repeatedly stop breathing during the night, leading to poor sleep quality and waking up feeling exhausted despite theoretically getting ample shuteye. A sleep study is the best way to determine if you have a sleep disorder, so ask your doctor for a referral to a sleep specialist for diagnosis.
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From Lance Armstrong to the PT who low-key offers you Tren at your local gym, the shady-yet-somehow-not-so-shady world of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) seems to touch everyone serious about their sport in one way or another.
The debate on what the world of pro sports would be like if they were made legal across the board isn’t exactly a new one, but in the wake of a year where high profile drug infractions have become more prevalent than ever, it’s worth bringing some interesting potential realities into the light of day.
Here’s why doping should be legalised in professional sports.
Strongest Would Become Stronger, But Not Superhuman

If US Olympic Coach Glenn Pendlay is to be believed, the humble sport of Powerlifting has one of the most relaxed attitudes to PED use outside of the WWE.
In fact, PED use is so widespread in traditionally dominant powerlifting countries (looking at you, Eastern Europe) that many stricter, cleaner nations are made to look just a little silly when it comes to the Olympics.
Of course we’re not accusing anyone of anything, but based on Pendlay’s claims that PEDs offer a potential strength bonus of around 10-15%, chances are that what you see every four years is about as powerful the human body can get.
Serious Injuries Would End Less Careers

We’re not going to name anybody in particular here, but if you blow out your ACL or rip a pectoral off the bone, take 6 months off, return and start setting PB’s, something is up.
And to be perfectly honest, if you take a look at the kind of money on the line for a young athlete who picks up a career-threatening injury early into their time as a pro, you’d have to be pretty naïve to think it’s not an issue already.
The fact of the matter is that injuries repair faster and more effectively with the use of steroids, and it’s easy to make the case that a number of promising careers could be potentially saved if they were legal across the board.
The Olympics Would Actually Be Entertaining

We’re not simply talking here about pumping Usain Bolt full of steroids and seeing if he can do a sub 9-second 100.
Think of the possibilities surrounding an Olympic games where athletes and nations are free to juice themselves to the gills and set their respective sport ablaze. And it doesn’t even have to be against natural athletes.
You could even have two Olympics, one with all the traditional Olympic pomp, and the hardcore one, held in a Soviet-era athletics facility, open to the Ivan Drago(s) of the world and doctors alike. The opportunities are endless.
Novelty Sports Would Be Remarkable

A few days ago, the World Long Drive Championships were held in Las Vegas. It featured nothing more than a bunch of blokes hitting the absolute shit out of golf balls better than anyone else in the world, but we can assure you that seeing someone hit a golf ball over 400 metres makes for a hell of a spectacle.
And while we’re assuming that they’re not on PEDs themselves, the thought of events like these mixed with copious lashings of steroids is quite a tempting prospect. Imagine a 20/20 Big Bash League or a State of Origin game where everyone on the field is juiced up to a level beyond what normal humans are capable of doing. Exactly.
Athletes Wouldn’t Be Held To Role-Model Standards

Every time a pro athlete is suspended for the use of PEDs, soon after comes a sprawling apology to their fellow players, their coaches and, most importantly, the fans.
Of course, assuming that they knew what they were putting in their bodies in the first places, apologising to their fellow staff may well be valid, but realistically they’re there to do exactly what they do to the best of their abilities. The fact that they’re also expected by parents to play some strange hero-figure in the lives of their children puts pretty unfair pressure on how they’re do just that.
Maybe if they were free to do what they wanted and the PED “elephant in the room” placed an asterisk on the heroic achievements of the world’s most revered athletes, parents might have to be a little more pro-active in how they present popular figures to their children. Wouldn’t that be a shame?
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Hold onto your pants gentlemen. A new Mercedes-AMG car has been spotted testing in the wilds of the Nurburgring in non-camouflaged guise.
Officially dubbed the 2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 R Coupe, the vehicle will take the C-Class platform and transform it into a more formidable mover than the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe. What you see before you is a heavily reworked body featuring an aggressive bumper with an integrated front splitter for improved aero, pumped guards and a fixed carbon rear wing up back on a bare carbon boot lid.
No details have been officially released about the car yet but speculations are pointing to the Silver Arrows’ proven 4.0-litre biturbo V8 which is also found in the German stable’s latest hero car, the Mercedes-AMG GT R. Given that the C-Class racer is designed to be a bit more pedestrian than the AMG GT R, the engine will likely be wound down from the GT R’s 577hp to the 550hp mark, similar to that of the Mercedes-AMG GT C which was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Auto Show.
Those looking for an even extremer version of the C63 will have to hold their breath for a while longer as this has been denied as the fabled C63 Coupe Black Series. It is however a sign of things to come and we’re sure many out there won’t complain too much – especially if it proves a serious threat to BMW’s M4 GTS.
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Welcome to the great decline. It’s a place that maturing handsome bastards like yourself have long feared. And yet, there are no real solutions for curing the onset of male pattern baldness. Or is there…
Men who find that they’re fast losing hair or thinning often go through a phase of panic and then let it all hang loose when they have no idea of what to do. Today we’re helping that complacent little devil on your shoulder with a set of simple solutions from the experts.
Stop pulling out what little hair you have left and listen carefully.
Are There Rejuvenation Treatments?

Hair loss or hair thinning is quite a common problem amongst men. The reasons however are less easy to decipher.
Aiden Xydis who is a seasoned hair specialist and barber at Sydney’s The Men’s Grooming Room says that if you notice your hair isn’t as thick as it once was, it’s time to do your research quick-fast.
“Hair thinning can be caused by a variety of things, some even medical. There is a great range of product available as well which can help counteract the thinning process.”
“I would definitely recommend a product that acts as a protein treatment.”
Xydis recommends going for something simple and affordable from WELLA who have a great treatment called the System Professional Colour Save BiPhase Conditioner.
“Nioxin is a product that can help thicken thinning hair, and has some fantastic styling products specifically formulated for thinning hair.”
Styling Hair To Reduce The Appearance

We’ve already compiled a list of the best hairstyles for balding men but to ensure that every man chooses the right style for him, we asked Xydis for some expert tips on how to reduce the appearance.
“I recommend keeping the hair neat, short and tidy – always keep the hair clean and polished,” says Xydis.
The reason behind this is that shorter hairstyles can create the illusion of thicker, fuller hair on a man. The style requires a concentration of layers towards the face to create a fuller body and thickness at the back.
“To create volume and texture, I would recommend using the Evo Haze Styling Powder,” add Xydis.
Evo Haze Styling Powder can be purchased directly from their website and is another wallet-friendly way to help mask balding or thinning hair.
Balding & Greying Men Should Stop Dyeing Hair?

Dyeing your hair will speed up the balding process? Myth, according to the experts.
“Men should not stop dying their hair as it doesn’t damage the hair follicle itself; therefore it doesn’t have anything to do with hair loss,” says Xydis.
Men should however avoid scalp bleaches and stick to semi-permanent tints and foiling to get their greys covered.
“Concentrating on the scalp is really important as it is where new hair grows and you want to ensure it’s strong from root to end.”
There is a silver lining to greying hair though and if dying isn’t your thing, you can totally rock the grey with style with out hairstyle guide for silver foxes.
Grey hair can look incredible on some guys,” adds Xydis. “Especially if they back it up with a modern haircut.”
Anything Else To Slow Down The Process?

In the moment of desperation where you’re grasping onto anything that’ll help prevent any further hair loss, it’s crucial to get the right advice and pick the right products.
This is easier said than done since every man’s hair type is different. The most fundamental solution that will tackle the root of the problem is something very affordable called a hair mask.
“If you find more and more hair is ending up in your brush I would definitely recommend trying a hair mask once a week,” says Xydis.
“This will help reduce the breakages and strengthen your hair at the root. Any type of hair protein products are great as they help stimulate growth and nourish the hair at the roots, promoting thicker follicles.”
It’s also important to keep in mind to not apply too many products at any one time, as this will suffocate the hair follicles.
Following on from that point is to avoid heavy products that will weigh the hair down and draw attention to the roots.
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Jiro Ono’s 10-seat sushi restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, is the stuff of legends. Ono is the first sushi chef in the world to receive three Michelin stars. He’s the subject of the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. He has served the likes of President Obama and Anthony Bourdain, the latter of whom says he would choose Ono’s food for his proverbial last meal.
This is no ordinary sushi, Ono is no ordinary chef, and should you find yourself blessed with a seat at his counter, no ordinary manners will do. Sushi comes with its own special rulebook, one rooted in centuries-old Japanese traditions. The customs are designed to help you enjoy your meal more fully – to completely immerse yourself in the experience and taste the sushi the way the chef intended.
A sushi etiquette education is essential if you want to make the most of Japan’s greatest delicacy. And who better to show you the ways than Ono-san himself? According to Sukiyabashi Jiro and the master chef, this is how to get it right.
Don’t Be Afraid Of Fingers
Believe it or not, it’s not uncouth to eat sushi with your hands. In fact, that’s how it was originally eaten. It goes without saying that you must wash thoroughly before gobbling anything with your grippers, but once you’ve cleansed the cooties, fingers are fair game. Keep your digits parallel to the plate and grasp the sushi from the side. Picking it up from the top could distort its delicate shape.
Chopsticks Are Cool Too
If the thought of touching fish with your fingers makes you squirm, there’s no shame in the chopsticks game. It’s equally acceptable to eat sushi with utensils. Once again, it’s important to make sure you hold it correctly. Lift a piece of sushi with chopsticks by grasping it along the sides, parallel to the plate. Grasping from above increases the likelihood that it will fall apart.
Use Accompaniments Sparingly
Don’t overload the dainty flavours of the fish with the robust flavours of wasabi and soy sauce. Any condiments served with your sushi are meant to be used as economical complements to the main event. A sushi chef generally prepares pieces with the intended amount of seasoning built in. If you must go beyond, place wasabi on the sushi using your chopsticks and dip only a small corner of the fish in soy sauce. Do not mix wasabi into the soy sauce.
Ginger Is A Tool
Placing ginger on the sushi is a common beginner blunder. The ginger, called shoga, is actually meant to be a palate cleanser consumed between pieces. It can also be used to apply soy sauce if needed. Pick up a small piece of shoga with your chopsticks, soak it in soy sauce, and brush it across the the top of the fish. It’s easier and more elegant than attempting to dip the entire piece of sushi into the sauce.
Dip Fish-First
Never dunk nigiri sushi’s rice into soy sauce. Sushi rice is carefully crafted, practically an art form – dipping it will spoil its fine flavour and do a disservice to the chef’s handiwork. Rice is also naturally inclined to soak up too much of the liquid, causing your sushi to fall apart. If you must dip, turn the sushi so that only the fish, and only a small portion of it, is submerged.
Down In One
Pieces of sushi are designed to be eaten as a single mouthful. Don’t break or bite them into smaller bits. And while you’re at it, never separate the fish from the rice. Pulling off the topping is considered a serious insult to the chef.
Don’t Let It Sit
Sushi is at its peak the moment it’s set in front of you. When a chef hands you a piece, eat it immediately. The rice should still be warm from cooking and the fat in the fish should be warm from the chef’s hands. Any dining companion worthy of being your dining companion will understand if you stop mid-conversation to take a bite.
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