Multiple choice general knowledge culture

In which country is it customary to say "Itadakimasu" before eating and "Gochisosama deshita" after eating when in company of others?

  1. China

  2. Hong Kong

  3. Japan

  4. Singapore
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Explanation

Itadakimasu (literally 'I humbly receive') is said before meals in Japan to express gratitude for the food. Gochisosama deshita ('it was a feast') is said after finishing. These are Japanese dining etiquette phrases, not used in China, Hong Kong, or Singapore.

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