One thing that’s universal about food is its diversity. For centuries, people have had various ‘rules’ and guides on how to eat, and quite frankly, we find the variety very fascinating. With dining comes eating and etiquette. There are so many differences across traditions, communities and even countries regarding etiquette that must be NOTED. Get ready to be amazed –
Messy Eating, Late Arrivals & Farting – Food Etiquette That’ll Surprise You
1. In Chile, unlike in India, eating your food with your hands is bad manners. Instead, people always use cutlery for eating their meals.
2. In China, eating your food messily means you’ve enjoyed the food.
3. Eating in Japan? You should show your appreciation towards the chef by slurping loud.
4. Say Yes to the first drink in Korea, but don’t pour it on your own. Ask others first, and then refill your glass.
5. If you’re in Canada, you’ll probably be considered for arriving late.
6. While drinking in Egypt, you should never refill your glass. Probably do it for your neighbour, but never yours. Also, you can politely ask them to fill yours while pouring more drinks in their glass.
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7. Ethiopians share their meals from one plate. They consider it a waste of food if a group uses more than one plate to eat. Also, they always use their right hand to eat.
8. We consider this the best! In Georgia, make a toast and gulp the entire drink in one sip. So, raising toasts in Georgia get-togethers lasts for hours. Also, they should toast you with wine or vodka, not beer! Raising a glass of beer is usually done to wish people bad luck.
9. Among the Inuit tribes, it will be appreciated if you show your gratification towards a good meal by passing gas. Yes! You will not be mocked or laughed at for this.
10. If you love tacos and are in Mexico, relish them with your hands. That’s being polite.
11. In Thailand, people will not like it if you eat your rice with a fork. Instead, use the fork to slide the rice on your spoon.
Well, these are a few food etiquette that totally had us & we are sure there are more. Do you know any of them that is particular to your society, community or even your house? Let us know!
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