12 Unexpected Etiquette Rules from Around the World

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if one man's meat is another man's poison then you could also say that one man's fork is another man's weapon in some parts of the

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when you travel abroad and try adventure local cuisine and traditional surroundings. You may notice how the table manners of certain countries are very different from yours. Seriously, who would have thought that asking for salt and pepper could be considered rude? Of course, you don't want to embarrass yourself or seem rude or barbaric, so here you go. 12 Quite Unexpected Food Etiquette Rules from Around the World Before we sit down to dinner around the world, be sure to subscribe to our channel for the chance to always fill your tummy and our brains with all kinds of surprising facts and useful tips once I've clicked the subscribe button, ring the notification bell so you don't miss any of the updates coming out daily on the bright side of life.

Okay, back to our list. 12 Don't use forks in Thailand, no, they are not forks or spoons. unknown oh here only forks and it's not that you can't use a fork, you just can't eat from one, let me explain that in Thailand picking up food with a fork is considered rude, however, you can push food with a spoon using a fork, that's it and if you think you can't go wrong just sticking chopsticks together, you better forget about it. If you are going to eat rice, it is traditionally served on plates, not bowls, and what you need is a spoon to enjoy it Thai style. eleven don't clean your plate in China what is the best way to show the cook that you really liked your food, eat every bite of your plate, maybe even order more if you really enjoyed it in China, however it is rude to finish to eat everything. on your plate, empty plates indicate that a host has not served enough food and the guests are still hungry, so if you want to compliment the chef or the host, leave some food on your plate, no matter how tasty it is, yes , you will have to control yourself. somehow, oh, and believe it or not, burping at the table is not only acceptable, but also a great way to show that you're enjoying your food. 10 Be prepared to share a plate in Ethiopia while you sit at the table in Ethiopia waiting for someone to give you a plate to eat, you may miss out on the real food, everyone else will just eat from a big plate in the middle of the table without using any coloring, for many locals getting a plate for yourself is strange and even wasteful, just take it from the part of the serving plate closest to you it is considered route also wait until the end of the meal to enjoy the meat dishes They are the last thing to eat nine in Italy you will insult the chef if you ask for extra cheese I don't know about you, but the more cheese on my pizza or pasta, the better and although Italians love this product, it is considered rude to ask for extra cheese, You may insult the chef because they take it as if you don't like the dish.

They prepared it and they want to change it and prepare for this. Adding parmesan to your pizza is also considered crazy, plus not all pasta dishes are supposed to come with parmesan. Hey, Italians are known for their incredible culinary arts, so let's take it from the experts 8 don't ask for salt and pepper and Portugal just like you shouldn't ask for extra cheese in Italy can you delete the sentence could you please pass me the salt from your vocabulary yes You are in Portugal if you ask for salt and pepper here you may hurt people's feelings, it is like in Italy, the cook may feel insulted by the fact that you need to season the dish that has been served to you, besides, if you eat local food, probably not even you won't even need to do it. add more seasonings to your food.

I mean, these chefs are very skilled and respected, they will prepare the best meal of your life. Seven, be careful with chopsticks in Japan. Let's imagine you are dining in Japan. Chopsticks feel like the best on-the-go utensil. You have to do it when you put them in your rice bowl and you are surprised. Look, what's the misstep here? Well, it is not recommended to place chopsticks upright in the Land of the Rising Sun, according to tradition, people place chopsticks upright during funerals in a restaurant. Doing this may insult the owner, so to avoid an awkward situation, place your chopsticks parallel to the edge of the table in front of you if you're taking a break between bites.

Six, do not touch food with your left hand in the Middle East. In the Middle East, India and some African countries, the left hand is used to wipe after using the bathroom. In South India, you can't even touch the plate with your left hand as it is considered too dirty to be near the food. If you are ever in this part of the world remember to go with your right hand to eat or socialize and what should you do if you are left handed go without eating of course not only to make sure you only use your left hand In that case, because for you it is basically what a right hand is for right-handed people.

Five, don't just drink wine in Georgia, wait, why am I not allowed to drink wine slowly in one of the major wine regions in the world, well, it all comes down to the art of toasting, which Georgians don't take lightly only after someone at the table finishes their long, beautiful, heartfelt story of how they wish everyone present good health and love. Can you drink your wine and have? drink the whole glass at once with the bottom up because don't fill your own glass in Japan if you are at a dinner in Japan and there is wine involved, never refill it yourself, you are supposed to fill the glass with the person sitting next to you at the table and they will return the favor if you can't wait for a refill and decide to ignore the friendly neighbor rule.

Don't be surprised when you get disapproving looks, so be patient and respectful. The three of them only drink cappuccino. before noon in Italy it's a sunny afternoon in Rome, you buy yourself a cappuccino and a small dessert and get strange looks from everyone around you. Italians drink cappuccinos, of course, but it's primarily a breakfast drink or even a breakfast substitute, but if you drink this milky foam and coffee later in the day, it can upset your stomach, at least according to locals, No one will say anything to you or be offended, but they'll immediately know you're a tourist, so if you're looking for a mix and serve for espresso after 12 p.m. and get that caffeine boost you probably need at this time of day anyway, two guests are welcomed with half a cup of tea in Kazakhstan.

When we think about the tea ceremony, we usually associate it with the United Kingdom and all its fancy tea-drinking

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, but it turns out. There are many tea fans in Kazakhstan and they also have

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when it comes to drinking it. Every time you visit someone's house or even some company's office, they will offer you a cup of tea, but that cup will not be full. Before you start questioning your hosts' generosity, remember that half a cup actually means your hosts don't want you to leave anytime soon. Serving just half a cup is the host's way of letting you know that they want to continue their pleasant conversation and move on.

Serve yourself piping hot tea if you get a full cup, however, it's a slight hint that it's time to head home. A clean teapot is a soulless teapot in China if you have been invited to a tea ceremony in China and offer your help. with the dishes afterwards, don't even think about washing that teapot. The Chinese don't wash teapots, especially the traditional clay ones with dishwashing liquid. It is washed with water or special sand and then left to air dry, leaving the resulting plaque that has all the flavor. and tea color gives soul to the teapot, that is why it is prohibited to kill it with different cleaning chemicals.

You don't want to disturb the ancient Chinese tea spirits, okay? Which of these customs surprised you the most didn't bother me either. What are some food etiquette rules? Tell us your country in the comments below, don't forget to give us a like and click subscribe to stay on the positive side of life.