Etiquettes around the world
This is about certain good manners from different countries around the world. If people follow them, they will be considered polite, kind and well-behaved.
China
People in China slurp while having their meals. Slurping is considered as a compliment for the cook .
Poland
Children in Poland are expected to load their plates with food and are also expected to accept second helpings at parties.
Japan
Children in Japan are expected to leave their shoes at the door and put slippers when they enter the home
Brazil
Children in Brazil are asked to avoid eating food their hand, unless the food is covered in a napkin, even pizza.
India
In India, Hindus touch the feet of their elders to get blessings.
Egypt
People are expected not to put salt on food, as it is considered as an insult because the person who cooked the meal cooked it to taste in a certain way. By adding salt, it is as if people did not like the way the food is cooked.
Bonus
In France, children receive training in how to eat a four-course meal with spoon, fork and knife.
In certain parts of India and Middle East, burping at the table is considered good as it shows ones happiness and satisfaction after having a meal.
People in Egypt keep both their feet on the ground while sitting and are expected not to show the foot soles to others.
Did you find any of these surprising? Let me know in the comments.
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