Traditionally,
women eat separately from the men. It is considered good
manners for a female guest to offer her hostess help with
setting out the food and clearing it away.
Table Manners
Wash your hands before and after eating. Typically, Algerians
eat with the right hand. Do not eat with your left hand, or
pass a dish to anyone using your left hand. If couscous is
served, Algerians eat it with a tablespoon and use a fork to
eat stew. It is customary to make sure a guest eats well. To
honor this tradition, start with small portions from each dish.
This allows you to comfortably accept more helpings. Also,
leave some food on your plate when you've had enough --
this prevents your host from filling it again.