Browsing the web, I found a series of fun facts about eating habits in various countries around the world:
- Do you love to dip the delicious cookies in the afternoon tea … stop! In London there is a ban: “Do not put anything in any liquid!
- If you think that the rite to clean the sauce from the plate with bread is a must … if you’re under the Eiffel Tower, look good and do it, because in France it is a real taboo!
-In Egypt, it is good practice to wait for someone else to fill your glass
and you will do the same with your neighbor. NEVER pour the wine yourself, and be careful not to let the level fall below half a glass.
- In Turkey … ever talk with your mouth full.
- You are in the Middle East or Africa? And ‘mandatory eat with your right hand, do it with the left is not pure.
- In Georgia, only we toast with wine or vodka, the big toast with beer used to wish the misfortune of someone
(One of these days I’ll do a couple of toast with beer … I have in mind a couple of little people)
- You are in Tanzania? All down to the ground to eat, careful never to show the sole of the foot … is the most rude gesture you can do.
Also NEVER arrive on time, is considered an act of great rudeness.
In Ethiopia all-you eat without cutlery drawing from the same plate … what a treat!
- Here we are in China,
want to compliment with the landlord?
A nice belch will make him happy (lucky him!), So you will understand that you enjoyed the dish.
- Eat a soup in Japan? You will make more noise, the better!
-In Sweden, the way the toast should be given by the landlord,
eventually men should expect that women are resting the glass before laying your own.
- In Bulgaria, if you are invited to dinner … NEVER bring yellow flowers mean hate (I would have a bunch ready for some).
- In Chile, never touch the food with your hands, even if it comes to French fries or pizza.
- In Morocco never start eating until the host does not bless the food and start eating.
- In Australia, if you are invited to a barbecue does not mean being invited to eat, bring drinks and food … it’s just practice.
- Egypt!
Good rule before joining in the home is take off your shoes,
never show up empty-handed, the desserts are very welcome. Also, never refuse tea or coffee is real rude!
- Be careful if you’re at the table in Portugal and on the table there are salt and pepper,
Take a good look from ask: it is considered a serious insult to the culinary skills of the chef.
- In Venezuela bis nothing is an act rude to the hosts.
- In Mexico, tacos are not eaten with cutlery … it is extremely rude!
The journey ends here … I hope you enjoyed it … until next time!
And the journey continues …
