Do You Chew Betel?
By Mitraa
@Mitraa (3183)
India
January 2, 2009 11:12am CST
Of course, this question is limited to mylotters of certain countries. In my place, many people chew betel as a habit or say as a culture, after their meals. Habituated persons also chew it many times in a day and many of them add tobacco with it, which is injurious to health!
I also chew sometimes tobacco free betel for a change. In my local tradition, it is a symbol of hospitality along with tea among friends and guests! What about you? Please discuss!
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7 responses
@dorisday1971 (5657)
• Philippines
10 Jan 09
I don't. I had an officemate before who used to chew betel. When I asked him how it feels, he said that it's just like smoking or drinking coffee that it gives him some satisfaction.
love the sweet beeda.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
2 Jan 09
I had to search what betel looks like since I am not accustomed with your custom. It is nice to hear about other cultures and traditions which happens in your country India. We don't have this custom. When a guest arrives home we invite him for a coffee or tea with some cookies.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
3 Jan 09
That sounds very interesting. I have never heard of it before and I live in the United States. I smoke but never heard of betel.
@chinniR (661)
• India
3 Jan 09
hi mitraa, even in my family this tradition is there. but i have never had betel leaves. my mother never allows me to have it. only grown ups in my family have it mostly. they have it after a meal. i have heard that it is not good to have it regularly also. thanks for sharing. happy mylotting!
@nilzerous1 (2434)
• India
2 Jan 09
Obviously after a heavy meal - betel works great. In fact I'm contemplating to quit smoking shortly. So, it may be an option for me to pass some good time. Cheers!
