Sometimes when non-Asians go to ramen bars, they’re mildly weirded out by watching the patrons eat. To the uninitiated, the eating behaviors can seem kind of extreme. Why are people hovering over their bowls like animals at a feeding trough? Why do they let endless lengths of noodles dangle from their maw as they slurp—very, very loudly—over their bowls of broth? The most important thing about slurping ramen is to stop worrying about your dignity and enjoy. Slurping Is Mandatory & Here’s WhyIf you haven’t experienced the gloriousness of slurping your noodles at a ramen bar, then you need to pick up the practice ASAP. Why? Because slurping your noodles isn’t rude, it actually serves two purposes: It cools off your mouthful of noodles just enough to let you enjoy them while the rest of the bowl stays piping hot, andIt aerates the noodles and the broth, allowing the flavors to mellow out and fully develop before you chew and swallow.Plus, if you eat your ramen daintily, the process…more