A2 English Listening Practice - Manners

The video discusses the concept of manners and dining etiquette, focusing on cultural differences between the US and other countries. It highlights how noise during eating, such as slurping, is perceived differently in the US and Japan. The video also compares burping etiquette in the US and China, where it can be a compliment. Additionally, it explores the etiquette of accepting food offers in the US and Mexico, and the changing norms around placing elbows on the table in the US.

What are some examples of bad manners while eating in the US?

How does dining etiquette in Japan differ from that in the US regarding slurping?

What is the cultural significance of burping after a meal in China?

What is considered polite behavior when offered food in the US?

How is the act of refusing food perceived in Mexico compared to the US?

What is a common gesture people use in Mexico to decline food?

What has changed in recent years regarding the etiquette of putting elbows on the table in the US?