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.
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."
In China, don't leave a clean plate behind.
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.
In Cambodia, you should slurp and lip-smack loudly while eating.
TRUE! This is a sign that you are enjoying your meal.
In Japan, tipping is unacceptable.
TRUE! They feel that you are already paying for good service, so tips are not left.
In South Korea, people celebrate their birthday wearing colourful clothes.
False - Indians do this.
In Chile, you shouldn't use your hands to eat — not even if it's French fries!
True
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.
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.
In India, people go to church and pray as part of a person's birthday celebrations.
False - this is in the Philippines.
In India, you should always eat with your left hand.
False - you should always eat with your right hand.
In India, it's a tradition for people to gather around and feed animals to express their gratitude.
True
In Ireland, families celebrate Christmas eating seafood.
False - this is in Australia.
In Italy, it's ok to order a cappuccino, mocaccino 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.
In Spain, when you are celebrating New Year's Eve and the clock turns midnight, you eat grapes.
True