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In which of the following countries is it considered acceptable to lift your soup plate to your mouth?
In which of the following countries is it considered acceptable to lift your soup plate to your mouth?
- Britain
- Mexico
- Japan (correct)
- England
In Britain, it is acceptable to make noise while eating, especially when enjoying the food.
In Britain, it is acceptable to make noise while eating, especially when enjoying the food.
False (B)
In which country should you avoid using your left hand while eating?
In which country should you avoid using your left hand while eating?
Arab countries
In Mexico, guests should always keep their _______ on the table during the meal.
In Mexico, guests should always keep their _______ on the table during the meal.
Which of the following actions is considered impolite in nearly every country?
Which of the following actions is considered impolite in nearly every country?
In Ukraine it is considered polite to be the first person to start eating.
In Ukraine it is considered polite to be the first person to start eating.
What should you do when you don't like the taste of the food served in Ukraine?
What should you do when you don't like the taste of the food served in Ukraine?
In which country it is important to say 'please' and 'thank you' every time you ask and get something?
In which country it is important to say 'please' and 'thank you' every time you ask and get something?
The best way to avoid making mistakes in other countries is to watch the _____ and try to do what they do.
The best way to avoid making mistakes in other countries is to watch the _____ and try to do what they do.
Match the following countries with their corresponding table manner:
Match the following countries with their corresponding table manner:
Flashcards
England soup etiquette
England soup etiquette
In England, it's impolite to lift your soup plate to your mouth.
Japan soup etiquette
Japan soup etiquette
In Japan, it's normal to lift your plate to your mouth to drink soup and acceptable to make noise while drinking it.
British hand etiquette
British hand etiquette
In Britain, avoid placing hands or elbows on the table during a meal.
Mexican hand etiquette
Mexican hand etiquette
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Arab eating etiquette
Arab eating etiquette
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Speaking while eating
Speaking while eating
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Leaving food on plate
Leaving food on plate
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Ukraine eating etiquette
Ukraine eating etiquette
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Learning table manners
Learning table manners
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Study Notes
- Table manners vary significantly across different countries.
England
- It's considered impolite to lift your soup plate to your mouth.
- Avoid making noise while eating.
- Don't put your hands or elbows on the table during the meal.
Japan
- Lifting your soup plate to your mouth is normal and a traditional way of drinking soup.
- Making noise while drinking soup isn't a concern.
- It demonstrates that you enjoy the food.
Mexico
- Guests keep their hands on the table at all times.
- Monitor your hand gestures carefully.
Arab countries
- Eating with your left hand is impolite.
General Manners
- Refrain from speaking while eating in all cultures.
- Leaving some food on your plate is polite.
- Avoid eating everything on your plate which is considered impolite.
Ukraine
- Don't start eating first; wait for others to begin.
- Use "please" and "thank you" when asking for or receiving something.
- Show no visible or audible dislike of the food.
- Don't say "Yuk! I hate that!".
Avoiding Mistakes
- Observe the host and follow their lead.
- It's the best way to act appropriately in others countries.
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