Don't Gross Out the World

How should you eat your food in India?

• With your hands.

• With chopsticks.

• With utensils.

Answer explanation

In India, it is very common to eat food with your hands.

In a traditional Spanish snack bar, what should you do with your crumbs, old napkins, food wrappers, and other garbage?

• Raise your hand and a server will come collect it.

• Just throw everything on the floor.

• Use the trash bags that are on the table.

Answer explanation

In snack bars in Spain, they sweep everything up at the end of the evening - you're expected to throw your trash on the floor!

Where should the host sit at the dining table in Switzerland?

• The host does not have time to sit down and eat.

• The head of the table.

• The middle of the table.

Answer explanation

In Switzerland, the place of honor is in the middle of the table. This way they get to be closer to all of their guests!

In fancy restaurants in Germany, what is the right way to cut your potatoes?

• They don't serve potatoes in fancy restaurants.

• With your fork.

• With your spoon.

Answer explanation

Everyone in Germany knows a fork makes a nice rough cut in the potato to hold all that rich, beefy German gravy.

What's a common breakfast in Haiti?

• Spaghetti with hot dogs.

• Rice and fried fish.

• Bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich.

Answer explanation

A common Haitian breakfast is Espageti, which is spaghetti with hot dogs!

What should you do with a baguette in France?

• Slice it longways and add a bit of butter.

• Tear it up and use it to scoop up food.

• Cut it and eat it right away.

Answer explanation

You should never cut baguettes when in France, they should be torn and used to soak up drops of soup or sauces. Doing this shows that you enjoyed every drop!

If someone is pouring you a beverage in Japan, what should you do?

• Hold and lift the cup.

• Stand up while they pour it for you.

• Place it on the table and spin around 3 times.

Answer explanation

It's considered polite in Japan to pour beverage for other people at the table. If someone is pouring your beverage, you should hold the cup and lifting it slightly from the table.