There is also a manner that they only put their mouths to special eating utensils (such as spoon and fork) used for lifting food to the mouth, and in both cases, they don't hold dishes except eating utensils such as individual plates regarded as special status.
ただ口元に料理を運ぶための専用の食器（スプーンやフォークなど）以外には口を付けない様式もあり、そのどちらでも取り皿のような特別な位置付けのもの以外は手に持たない。