In France, they don't divide up the bill for the food, only one person offers to pay it all
T
In Mexico, you should eat tacos with a knife and fork
F
People in the Netherlands (=Holland) never split the bill.
F
In which country is it considered an insult to the chef if you add salt to the food?
Egypt
In Portugal, you should ask the server for extra seasonings like salt and pepper
F
This sign means OK in Germany.
F
In Chile and Brazil, you should never touch food with your hands
T
In China, don't leave behind a clean plate.
T
In China, when eating, you should turn the fish upside down
F
Never toast with beer if you're in Hungary.
T
In Ukraine, throwing away food, especially bread, is frowned upon.
T
What happens in Taiwan if you write a person's name in red ink?
They will have bad luck.
They will find money.
They will get a nosebleed.
They will get pregnant.
In the US, fist bumping is OK between male friends.
T
In Cambodia, it is an extreme insult to touch or to pat a stranger's head.
T
In India, yellow, green, and red are considered to be lucky colors and are often used to wrap gifts.
T
In Russia, vodka is not mixed with other beverages
T
In India, it is considered impolite to eat with your hands.
F
In Egypt, there is a specific protocol to serving drinks.
T
In India, it is more polite to call than it is to text.
F
If you're dining in Korea, don't eat until the elder person in your party begins eating.
T
In France, you should eat your bread before the rest of the food arrives.
F
In Thailand, you shouldn't put food in your mouth with a fork
T
In Russia, it's ok to turn down another drink.
F
In Italy, put Parmesan on your pizza.
F
Indians do not use knives, forks, spoons or chopsticks, they put food on the plate, hold the plate with the left hand and eat with the right hand.
T
In Chile, you must use a fork skillfully because eating with your hands is considered a lack of delicacy and disrespect for others.
T
You are required to eat all the bread while in Russia.
T
In Vietnam, we often use chopsticks to pick up food and should stick chopsticks in the middle of a bowl of rice because this is believed to be a form of happiness.
F
You should cut the lettuce in your salad with a knife or fork when eating in France because others will consider it a nice act.
F
In Middle Eastern countries, India and some African countries, absolutely do not eat with your left hand
T
It's uncommon to give a 10% tip at a restaurant in South Africa.
F
Do not flip fish when eating in Taiwan.
T
In Korea, if they offer you a plate, never accept it with both hands.
F
In England, spitting in public is considered OK.
F
In Indonesia, do not bring flowers for special occasions (f.ex.: funerals & weddings).
F
In Japan, you should sip very quietly when enjoying delicious bowls of noodles
F
Georgians only toast with wine or vodka, or with beer if they wish someone bad luck.
T
In China, don't leave your chopsticks upright in your meal while pausing during your meal.
T
In France, it's OK to drink wine during lunch.
T
In Belgium, it's polite to snap your fingers at other people, f.ex.: at waiters.
F
Showing up fashionably late is socially acceptable in Canada, while showing up on time or early is not.
T
If you drop bread on the ground in Afghanistan, you should never pick it up.
F
In Pakistan, any physical contact with a Pakistani female is considered inapppropriate.
T
In Malaysia, knives are used a lot while eating.
F
In Italy, you should order more parmesan if you haven't been offered it yet
F
In Italy, it's ok to order a cappuccino, mocaccino or black coffee after dinner.
F