he shouldn’t make a chomping sound while eating; he shouldn’t slurp while eating; he shouldn’t lick his hands while eating; he shouldn’t lick his almsbowl while eating; he shouldn’t lick his lips while eating; he shouldn’t receive the drinking-water vessel with a hand soiled with food. The senior monk shouldn’t receive water for washing until all the monks are finished eating. When given water, a monk should receive it while holding his bowl with both hands. Holding the bowl low, he should rinse it carefully without scratching it. If there’s someone to receive the water, he should hold his bowl low and pour the water into the container,