TRUE! Leaving a bit of food on your plate is a sign that you are full and that you have been provided with more than enough food.
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If you drop bread on the ground in Afghanistan, you should never pick it up!
FALSE! After picking up the bread, you should kiss it and put it to your forehead, before putting the bread back down somewhere other than the floor.
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In Chile, you should not use your hands to eat - not even if it's French fries!
TRUE!
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In India, you should always eat with your left hand.
FALSE. The left hand is considered "unclean" because it is the hand that is used when using the restroom, washing one's feet, etc.
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In Italy, you shouldn't add parmesan cheese to your pizza.
TRUE! Parmesan's flavor is considered too strong and will overwhelm the taste of the pizza.
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In Egypt, there is a specific protocol to serving drinks.
TRUE! You cannot refill your own glass. You must wait for someone else to do that for you.
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In France, you should eat your bread before the rest of the food arrives.
FALSE! You should use bread to soak up the sauce and flavor left by the food on the plate after eating..
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It Italy, it is ok to order a cappuccino or mocaccino after dinner.
FALSE! The only acceptable drink to order after dinner is an espresso, because Italians see coffee as a digestive and not a dessert.
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In Japan, tipping is frowned upon.
TRUE! They feel that you are already paying for good service, so tips are not left.
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In Korea, if you are offered a plate, do not accept it with both hands.
FALSE! You should always accept it with both hands. Make sure to hold the food firmly and with both hands, because it shows respect and gratitude.
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In Thailand, it is not customary to eat from a fork.
TRUE! You should use the fork to push food onto your spoon and eat from the spoon.
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If you are dining in Korea, don't eat until the oldest person in your party begins eating.
TRUE! This is a matter of respect.
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Don't ask for the salt or pepper in Portugal!
TRUE! In Portugal, asking for salt or pepper is considered an offense to the chef.
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Do not show up on time in Venezuela!
TRUE! It is considered rude to arrive on time. Arriving on time is seen as greedy or impatient. Arrive 15 minutes late and you will be "right on time."
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In China, making a mess on the table around your plate is very rude.
FALSE! Making a mess around your plate signifies that you have enjoyed your meal.
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When dining at a restaurant with friends, splitting the bill is very polite in France.
FALSE! When making dinner plans, either know you’ll be paying for the meal yourself, or invite someone who will.
