7 Dining Etiquette Rules Around The World You Need To Know!

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Etiquette Rules Around The World

Here’s a list of dining etiquette rules around the world that you need to know about, as a traveller, as revealed by TasteAtlas!

In this country, you must only use a fork to push the food in your mouth, but it’s more appropriate to use chopsticks and spoons.

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1. Thailand

Even if it’s a sandwich, one cannot use hands but only cutlery.

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2. Chile

It’s respectful to leave the plate empty after a meal, as it shows appreciation.

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3. India

In this country, one must not order a cappuccino after 11 AM.

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4. Italy

It’s important to let the elders sit and start the meal before you do so.

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5. South Korea

Unlike India, it’s polite to leave some food on the plate, as finishing it off may seem like the host didn’t offer enough food.

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6. China

It’s advisable not to ask for salt and pepper, as it might be seen as an insult to the chef. 

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7. Egypt & Portugal

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So, which one of these rules differs from those in your country?