Food & Cooking

Table Manners Around the World

A talk about how polite eating customs differ from one country to another.

B29 min

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1When you travel abroad, table manners can be surprisingly different from home.

2In Japan, for example, it is polite to lift your bowl when you eat rice.

3Making noise while eating noodles is not rude there and shows you enjoy the meal.

4In India, many people eat with their right hand because the left is considered unclean.

5In France, keep your hands visible on the table, but never rest your elbows on it.

6Finishing everything on your plate is polite in some countries, but rude in others.

7In China, leaving a little food can show your host that you are completely full.

8Tipping is expected in American restaurants, while in Japan it can cause confusion.

9These small differences explain why travellers sometimes feel nervous during their first meals abroad.

10Learning about local customs before a trip can help you avoid embarrassing mistakes.

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