A. Eating everything that is given to you is considered impolite. B. For example, not everybody eats with a knife and fork. C. What is polite in one country may be impolite in another. D. In Germany, however, it is divided up according to how much each person has eaten. E. But in some countries, this is actually seen as a good thing. |
A world of differences
People enjoy eating together with family and friends all over the world. However, customs around the dinner table are quite different.
In some parts of the world, people think it is impolite to eat your food noisily or to make any noise when you drink. In China, for example, it is considered polite to eat and drink noisily, because this is a sign that you are enjoying your meal. What's more, Chinese people also show respect(尊敬) to their hosts by leaving a little food in their bowls. However, in India, people show respect to their hosts by finishing all their food.
And what about when the meal is over and the restaurant bill(账单) arrives? In France, the custom is for one person to pay the whole bill. Then, finally, there is the problem of whether or not to leave a tip(小费) for the staff. In many countries, people only give one if the service has been especially good. In Japan, people almost never tip, while in the USA, you are expected to leave at least 15-20%.
So, before you travel anywhere, make sure you know the local customs!
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