If you’ve ever tipped too little in America or finished all your food in China, you may be familiar with the embarrassment that comes with a dining faux pas.
Revealing the dining customs for various countries, website Restaurant Choice released an educational picture series outlining crucial dos and donts.
You probably have a handle on what’s appropriate at home, but things quickly change when you travel.
What’s acceptable behaviour in one place is seen as rude in another, and the illustrated guides seen on My Modern Met prove not only helpful but a fascinating comparison.
The etiquette in China and Japan is to belch and slurp through your dinner to show the chef some appreciation, but such behavior would be seen as rude in Britain.
Leaving tips can be a minefield – with none custom in China and Japan (it’s rude to tip!), but around 10 per cent expected in European countries like Portugal and Italy.
In India, it’s important that you finish your meal. Wasting food is considered extremely disrespectful.
If you’re in China, however, leaving a little bit on the plate lets the host know that they gave you enough to eat.
