I remember being new in Saudi Arabia and being asked to eat with the Saudi guards in our hanger. There we all are sat on the floor with a big tray of rice and goat in front of us. Of course, no knives,forks or spoons. Everyone started reaching in to grab some food, so here goes... I lunge in with my left hand and everyone goes Yep, the left hand is the 'dirty hand' used for all their washing of secret places!!!! Being left handed anyway I saw no problem, needless to say, I wasn't asked again or a while