Etiquette in Japan been used. In Japanese restaurants, customers are given a rolled hand towel called "oshibori". It is considered rude to use the towel to wipe the face or neck; however, some people, usually men, do this at more informal restaurants. Nonwoven towelettes are replacing the cloth "oshibori". In any situation, an uncertain diner can observe what others are doing; and for non-Japanese people to ask how to do something properly is generally received with appreciation for the acknowledgment of cultural differences and expression of interest in learning Japanese ways. When using toothpicks, it is good etiquette to cover one's mouth with
An Gleann Is A Raibh Ann as an effort to revive the Irish language in this area. This book also largely appeals to the Irish public because, generally, Irish people are interested in the history of the older, endangered language of Irish. Dialects, information, and speakers of Irish are highly valued in Ireland, especially since the traditional language is an endangered minority and represents national pride. Helen McGrath, one of the founders of the festival, notes, " Locals are really interested in the language and to some degree there is still a lot of Irish in the local dialect. "People used to come here from far