My wife is Asian, and she had to adjust to a lot of new things when she came to the States. The experience of eating with the hands enhances the taste of the food and contributes to the enjoyment of a meal, among other reasons for doing it. I, however, was unaccustomed to it and it took some getting used to.
"Tough"? No, no, my friend: it's been wonderful, the blending of our cultures. I've traveled extensively throughout the world, and I love learning the ways of people with background different than my own. I hope I didn't sound as if I was complaining, because it was certsinly not my intention. Being married to her is one of the best parts of my life, truly!
Yes, I remember you were stationed in Asian region. No, you weren't complaining at all, my friend, but it is tough for a westerner to do certain things which come easily to an Asian,..eating with hand, sitting cross legged...eating spicy food;)))