Traditions through language

When we enter the cafeteria, people will say "noor" to welcome us to sit down and join them. The proper response to this is "begezihar" (pronounced--at least to my ears--"bug-ah-zee-are"), which is "Thanks to God" since, traditionally, people do not say "thank you" but give the gratitude to God. Also, conventionally, people share a meal that is placed on one large plate with strips of rolled injera bread, such as we ate at Habesha restaurant last night (here). In the cafeteria everyone receives their own dish, but still, people might say "enbla" (pronounced "un-bu-la") to initiate the meal so everyone can start eating.