Top 11 principles of eating in countries around the world
1. Suck food
Normally, slurping food makes a sound or is considered an "uncharacteristic" behavior. But in Japan, especially when eating noodles and soup, sipping food shows your appreciation for the food and for the chef. Even, the louder the slurp, the better. In addition, when dining in Japan, people never cross their chopsticks, lick their chopsticks or poke their chopsticks vertically into the rice bowl. Those are actions that are considered very rude in Japan and many other Asian countries, including China.
2. Only eat with right hand
Left-handed people may face some minor trouble at first in India, the Middle East and some parts of Africa. Here, eating with the left hand is considered unclean, so we are only allowed to eat with the right hand.
3. Don't offer to split the bill
In France, sharing money after eating with others is considered the pinnacle of unrefined. You must offer to pay the bill in full or let someone else pay.
4. Eat with your hands
In Mexico, the use of forks and knives is considered snobbish behavior, especially when eating things like tacos.
5. Do not touch any part of the meal with your hands
In contrast to Mexico, in Chile it is bad practice to touch food with your hands. Even with something like french fries, you shouldn't eat with your hands. Similarly, in Brazil too, pizza and burgers are usually eaten with a fork and knife.
6. Don't ask for cheese
If eating in Italy, never ask for cheese if it's not served from the start in the dish. Putting cheese on top of your pizza is considered a "sin" for Italians, especially if you also put cheese on top of seafood.
7. Don't ask for salt and pepper
In Portugal, if salt and pepper aren't already on the table, don't ask for them. Asking for seasoning is considered an insult to a chef's seasoning skills.
8. Do not put food in your mouth with a fork
In Thailand, forks are used to push food onto spoons. The introduction of food into the mouth directly with a fork is considered unusual.
9. slightly after eating
In China, burping is considered a sign of your satisfaction and a compliment to the chef on a job well done. Deliberately leaving a little leftover food is also a historical act because it implicitly informs the host that they have provided you with too much food.
10. Never put your hands on your thighs while eating
In Russia, it is considered polite to rest your wrists on the edge of the table, not on the lap. Also, always keep a fork in your left hand and a knife in your right hand when dining in birch country.
11. Do not use a separate disc
In Ethiopia, using a personal plate to eat is considered wasteful. Food is always served from a single plate without the use of cutlery - just hands.
