It is said, travel and food often
complement each other. No visit to a new country is complete till you have sampled
the local cuisine and that too as the locals do!
So, what better than picking up
some of the lesser known but peculiarly humorous Table Manners from around the
world!
Here’s presenting a compilation
of select ten of the world’s quirkiest Table Manners …
1. When
stirring tea in England, make
sure the spoon does not touch the sides of the cup!
2. Slurping
noodles in Japan or making such
loud noises show that you are enjoying your meal!
3. While
eating pasta in Italy – and this
extends only to pasta – you need not wait for the others to be served. You
can dig in right away!
4. Known
for their Port wine, the Portuguese
consider bringing a bottle of wine for the hostess of a dinner party, an
insult!
5. When
you finish a meal at a restaurant in China,
make sure you leave some food on your plate. This tells the host that he
has given you enough to eat. Also, burping is considered a sign of
appreciation of the food!
6. In the United States of America, do not
rest your elbows on the table while eating – either keep them airborne or
tucked into your sides!
7. The French consider it a sign of
disrespect if your phone rings while you are having your meal. Keep your
phone on silent while dining with them!
8. Salting
your food is considered an insult in Egypt.
It is thought that the cook intended for the food to taste that way!
9. In Korea, it is polite to pour drinks
out for others!
10. In Germany, slicing potatoes with a
knife is rude. Smash them with a fork instead!
So next time you find yourself
dining around the world be sure to check your Table manners! May be pick up
a few more quirky ones to add to your list…and do let me know!
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