A typical Hazara meal/dining course normally consists of cooking one type of food or dish, rather than a wide selection. However, in large formal <rudeword> or during the presence of guests, a variety of foods may be cooked in the household.<ref name="everyculture">[http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Afghanistan-to-Bosnia-Herzegovina/Hazaras.html#b Hazaras] at Everyculture.com</ref> The Hazara people have a hospitable dining etiquette. In [[Hazaragi culture]], it is customary to prepare special food for guests, and to honor them with the best seats during meal times. Most Hazaras eat food with their hands, as opposed to using [[cutlery]] and dining utensils such as forks, knives or spoons.<ref name="everyculture"/> The diet of the Hazara people is largely based on the intake of high-protein foods such as [[meat]]s and dairy products. They use large amounts of [[oil]] in their cooking.