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