In France, you should eat your bread before the rest of the food arrives.
False - you shouldn't.
In Russia, it's ok to turn down another drink.
False - Offering a drink is a sign of trust and friendship, so if you reject it, you are basically saying "I'm not interested in being your friend."
Never toast with beer if you're in Hungary.
True - Hungarians may interpret that as rudeness.
In India, you should always eat with your left hand.
False.
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.
In Russia, you shouldn't be mixing the vodka with anything else.
True.
In Egypt, there is a specific rule to serve drinks.
True.You cannot refill your own glass. You have to wait someone else to do that for you.
In Italy, you shouldn't add ketchup or hot sauce to your pizza.
True.
In Thailand, it is unusual to eat from your fork.
True - Rather, you should use the fork to push food onto your spoon.
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.
In Italy, it's ok to order a cappuccino or black coffee after dinner.
False - Italians see coffee as a digestive and not as a dessert.
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.
If you're dining in Korea, don't eat until the elder person in your party begins eating.
True.
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