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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