If you're dining in Korea, don't eat until the elder person in your party begins eating.
True.
If you drop bread on the ground in Afghanistan, you should never pick it up.
False - After picking up the bread, you should kiss the bread and put it to your forehead, before putting the bread back somewhere other than the floor.
In Russia, you shouldn't be mixing the vodka with anything else.
True.
In Thailand, it is unusual to eat from your fork.
True - Rather, you should use the fork to push food onto your spoon.
In Italy, you shouldn't add parmesan cheese, ketchup, or hot sauce to your pizza.
True.
In Korea, if they offer you a plate, never accept it with both hands.
False - you should always accept ot with both hands. Make sure to hold the food firmly and with both hands, because it shows respect and gratitude.
In India, you should always eat with your left hand.
False.
Never toast with beer if you're in Hungary.
True - Hungarians may interpret that as the worst discourtesy.
Don't ask for the salt or pepper in Portugal.
True - In Portugal, asking for the salt or pepper is considered offensive to the chef.
In Chile, you shouldn't use your hands to eat — not even if it's French fries!
True.
In China, don't leave behind a clean plate.
True - leaving a little bit of food on your plate is a sign that you're full and that you've been provided with more than enough food.
In Italy, it's ok to order a cappuccino, mocaccino or black coffee after dinner.
False - The only acceptable drink to order is an espresso, because Italians see coffee as a digestive and not as a dessert.
In Russia, it's ok to turn down another drink.
False - Offering a drink is a sign of trust and friendship, so if you reject it, you are basically saying "I'm not interested in being your friend."
In Japan, tipping is frowned upon.
True.
In Egypt, there is a specific protocol to serving drinks.
True. You cannot refill your own glass. You have to wait someone else to do that for you.
In France, you should eat your bread before the rest of the food arrives.
False - you shouldn't.
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