Cultural Etiquette Around the World | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

In India, you should always eat with your left hand.

False.

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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 the bread and put it to your forehead, before putting the bread back somewhere other than the floor.

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In Italy, it's ok to order a cappuccino, mochaccino or black coffee after dinner.

False - The only acceptable drink to order is an espresso, because Italians see coffee as a digestive and not as a dessert.

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If you're dining in Korea, don't eat until the elder person in your party begins eating.

True.

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In Russia, you shouldn't be mixing the vodka with anything else.

True.

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In Japan, tipping is frowned upon.

True.

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In Thailand, it is unusual to eat from your fork.

True - Rather, you should use the fork to push food onto your spoon.

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In France, you should eat your bread before the rest of the food arrives.

False - you shouldn't.

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In Chile, you shouldn't use your hands to eat — not even if it's French fries!

True.

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In Korea, if they offer you a plate, never accept it with both hands.

False - you should always accept ot 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 China, don't leave behind a clean plate.

True - leaving a little bit of food on your plate is a sign that you're full and that you've been provided with more than enough food.

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Don't ask for the salt or pepper in Portugal.

True - In Portugal, asking for the salt or pepper is considered offensive to the chef.

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Never toast with beer if you're in Hungary.

True - Hungarians may interpret that as the worst discourtesy.

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