In Germany, you should always smash your potatoes with a fork.
TRUE! Never cut potatoes with a knife. Using a knife means you don't think the potatoes were cooked thoroughly and is an insult to the chef.
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In Japan, chopsticks are never placed upright in a bowl of rice.
TRUE! It is considered bad luck. Always leave your chopsticks resting flat over your bowl or by the side of your plate.
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In Ethiopia, you should never turn down a cup of coffee.
TRUE! It is considered rude to refuse.
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In Kenya, drinks are always served along with the meal.
FALSE! Drinks are served after the meals in Kenya because they feel it is impolite to drink and eat at the same time.
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In Cambodia, you should slurp and lip-smack loudly while eating.
TRUE! This is a sign that you are enjoying your meal.
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Instead of putting their lost baby teeth under their pillows in order to get paid, children in Greece instead throw their teeth onto the roofs of their houses and make a wish.
TRUE! Even though it sounds a little unsual
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In Korean culture, only the names of the dead are to be written down in red.
TRUE! Writing the name of a living person in red is considered extremely poor form. If you’re going to South Korea, it’s best to leave your red pens and markers
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In Japan, if you don’t slurp when eating your udon or noodles, people may think you don’t like the food.
