In Singapore, dining customs reflect its multicultural heritage. When eating with Chinese Singaporeans, chopsticks and a spoon are commonly used, and avoiding sticking chopsticks upright in rice is polite. Eating with the right hand is customary for Malay meals, especially when consuming traditional dishes like nasi lemak, a fragrant coconut and rice dish. Indian Singaporeans often eat with their hands, particularly for dishes like biryani, but using only the right hand is considered proper.