Knowledge of customs and taboos in various countries

Taking food and drink as an example

I. Showing appreciation by feasting.

This is a custom in some parts of Afghanistan. It shows that the host is very sincere in entertaining his guests. The more you eat, the happier the other person is, and that is only polite. If you stop after just a few bites, the other person will not be happy.

Going to these places as a guest, you need to bring some digestive drugs beforehand.

Two, eat as much or as little as you like.

This is the custom of Bruneian hospitality. In Brunei, home guests, regardless of whether they know, as long as they greet their own, the host will welcome with a smile, warm reception, the home to eat all the things out for guests to enjoy. But the host never persuade the food, the other side to eat or not, eat more or less, delicious or not, never ask. The host thinks it is impolite to ask the guest.

Three, "I eat, you pay."

In some parts of India, if one dines with business negotiators and friends***, they will naturally say, "Your capital is more than mine, so you should pay for this meal." Unfamiliar or first-time guests are often made to laugh and cry at such scenes. The person with more money or the popular person should pay - they see it as a sign of respect for the guest, not to be confused with being stingy or getting ripped off.

Four: Eat a ration and more at your own expense.

Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world, but the Swiss people are meticulous and frugal. In this country to host the world's high-level activities, three meals a day fixed supply per person, or this meal to individuals, so that you find their own place to eat. In addition, each person free to supply a cup of tea. Anyone who eats or drinks too much will have to pay for it separately, and domestic and foreign guests will be treated equally, without exception.

Fifth, the first booking "agreement" after eating.

With Australians **** lunch to pay special attention to remember which meal should be paid by who, pay too aggressively or forget to pay are not polite. In general, the person who proposes a drink usually has to pay, not each of us, unless it is agreed in advance.

Sixth, eat as much as you want, strict "three light".

The Germans hate people who waste money on everything, so they don't have the habit of being extravagant. Get along with the Germans, must abide by this habit, in order to mingle with them. Such as with them *** into the restaurant, can not ask for more than simply can not eat the things that have been asked for the meal must be eaten, even if it is the soup should be dipped in bread to eat or drink all, lick the disc with the tongue of the child's scene is also commonplace.

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