Manners Around the World

In which country is tipping considered an insult. Hotels, restaurants and other service industries all pay their employees a fair wage. By trying to give an employee a tip, you are basically saying that you don’t think that the employee is getting paid fairly.

• United States

• Brazil

• South Africa

• Japan

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In which country must you use the right hand to handle food or if you are passing something or touching someone because the left hand is considered to be unclean.

• India

• Canada

• Chile

• France

In this country, burping after a meal is not considered rude. In fact, it indicates to your host or the chef that you enjoyed your meal.

• China

• Germanny

• Russia

• Portugal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In which country is adding salt to your food considered offensive (especially when dining in someone's home)?

• Indonesia

• Ireland

• Egypt

• Mexico

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In this country, no one is permitted to eat any food until the oldest person has started eating — a custom that’s viewed as a sign of great respect.

• Australia

• South Korea

• Iraq

• Cambodia

Chewing gum is illegal in this country. The government is dedicated to keeping the streets clean and litter-free.

• Japan

• United States

• Poland

• Singapore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If you are offered a cup of ‘cafezinho’ (‘black coffee’), accept it unless you have a good reason to refuse. In this country, coffee is a symbol of hospitality and is widely consumed.

• Bolivia

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Venezuela

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In which country should you slurp (eat noisily) when eating noodles with chopsticks?

• Australia

• Japan

• France

• India

In which country should visitors dress modestly and both men and women should keep their shoulders and knees covered in public places such as shopping malls?

• Germany

• Indonesia

• United Arab Emirates

• Turkey

In which country (where with your hand is part of the culture) should you only eat with your right hand?

• Poland

• Spain

• India

• USA