In Egypt, there is a specific protocol to serving drinks.
True - You cannot refill your own glass. You have to wait someone else to do that for you.
Burping after eating is considered to be a compliment to the chef in...
Denmark
China
Mexico
Not bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner party is very bad etiquette in...
Italy
Germany
France
In Japan, tipping is frowned upon.
True
In Russia, you shouldn't mix the vodka with anything else.
True.
If you're dining in Korea, don't eat until the elder person in your party begins eating.
True
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.
Never toast with beer if you're in Hungary.
True - Hungarians may interpret that as the worst discourtesy.
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, 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."
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.
In Thailand, it is unusual to eat from your fork.
True - Rather, you should use the fork to push food onto your spoon.
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, ketchup, or hot sauce to your pizza.
True
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.
Eating with your left hand is very rude in...
Japan
Italy
India
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