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 Why If you haven't experienced the gloriousness of slurping your noodles at a ramen bar, then you need to... more