Food customs around the world

In this country, clearing your plate means that you think the host didn’t give you enough food to eat.

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In this country, you must use cutlery when you are eating.

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In this country, slurping noodles is a sign you are really enjoying your food.

Drinking from a soup bowl is also acceptable.

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In this country, families have to wait for the eldest member of the family to take a bite before anyone else is allowed to start eating.

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In this country, it is rude to use a fork to pick up food from your plate.

People only use forks to push food onto a spoon.

The spoon is then put into the mouth.

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Which one is considered to be polite when using chopsticks?

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In this country, it is okay to ask for salt and pepper to add to your meal.

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In this country, you must never ask for cheese toppings unless it is offered.

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