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Mind your manners \u2013 because your usual food habits may need adjusting within other cultures. For example, the way you approach or\/and eat food and drink may offend locals in another country. For example, did you know it\u2019s rude to ask for salt and pepper in Portugal? So to eat like a local in different countries (as true travellers should) \u2013 here are some fascinating food etiquette rules from different foo cultures to take with you on your next trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food etiquette rules all traveller\u2019s must know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Italy \u2013 Don\u2019t mix seafood and cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You read that right. It\u2019s important to resist asking for cheese on your frutti di mare (seafood pasta) or any other seafood dish. It\u2019s deemed very rude by locals \u2013 who believe these two were never meant to be wedded because they combat the flavours of one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, one should never ask for parmesan to sprinkle on an Italian pizza. Why? Because the chef has produced you a masterful, tastebud-tingling pizza with his own hands \u2013 and each ingredient has a purpose. Whoever needs to hear this: there\u2019s such a thing as \u2018too cheesy\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last Italian food etiquette rules to remember are: never drink a cappuccino after a meal (the milk halts your digestion), never ask for ketchup (save it for French fries elsewhere) and do not request chicken with pasta (the textures are too similar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: A brief history of Italy’s longstanding love affair with pasta<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thailand \u2013 Don\u2019t put a fork in your mouth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We know what you\u2019re thinking… surely not? This is one of the hardest food etiquette rules to get used to, particularly for Westerns. As the proper way to eat in in Thailand is to transfer food from your fork, onto a spoon and then into your mouth. Or eat with chopsticks or just a spoon (which is easier said than done sometimes). Conquer this unique food custom, and you might notice street food vendors giving you an extra big portion of pad thai next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: Can you handle Trafalgar’s spiciest food experiences?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle East \u2013 Only eat with your right hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When visiting the Middle East, it\u2019s important to think twice before eating. This is because people\u2019s left hands are traditionally used for in the bathroom in Islamic cultures and so are considered unclean. That being said, you must concentrate on passing plates and using your right hand (only) when using utensils and eating Middle Eastern food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China \u2013 Leave some food on your plate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you grew up within a Western culture \u2013 perhaps you were told to eat all the food on your plate because it\u2019s polite. Well, if you tried to do this in China… it tells your host so you haven\u2019t been served enough. So they will keep handing you delicious Chinese food for days! You must remember to leave a small amount of food in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must also never flip a fish because this symbolises a boat capsizing. Instead, if served a whole fish: eat one side, then pull the bone out and carry on eating. Lastly, never stick your chopsticks vertically in rice (this resembles  a funeral practice that involves sticking burning incense into rice), and is very inappropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Korea \u2013 Respect your elders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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South Korean culture cares about age. Put simply: the eldest deserve more respect as they have higher social rank. And so there are food etiquette rules around you should make a note of should for your food experiences in South Korea. You must take your eat only after the eldest has sat down; pass dishes and pour drinks with both hands to the eldest first; and \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 the you must wait for the eldest to start eating before you begin. Lastly, it\u2019s always good food etiquette to eat at the same pace as others \u2013 so be conscious if you\u2019re a fast eater!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India \u2013 Leave an empty plate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One of my personal favourite food etiquette rules: make sure to leave an empty plate when in India. It is polite to appreciate all foods as they have been prepared with upmost care by your hosts. It is also proper dining etiquette to wash and dry your hands before the meal, compliment the host after eating, and wait until the eldest stands up before you leave the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chile \u2013 Don\u2019t use your hands!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right. It is considered poor cultural food etiquette to eat with your hands in Chile. Even with a sandwich, French fries or pizza. Remember to grab a trusty knife and fork. Oh, and try to avoid touching the table with your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egypt and Portugal \u2013 Don\u2019t ask for salt and pepper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s easy to instinctively reach for salt and pepper. Especially for Westerners. But in both Egypt and Portugal\u2019s food cultures, it is considered poor food etiquette because it tells the chef their food isn\u2019t seasoned well enough. It\u2019s okay \u2013 it\u2019ll help you focus on the beauty of the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED BY: Best of Portugal tour<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Britain \u2013 Don\u2019t clink your spoon as you stir tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Get ready for a quintessentially British<\/a> tea etiquette rule. Try not to clink your spoon on the sides of cup of tea as the clink sound is seen as improper by some. It is also rude to chew or talk with your mouth open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you enjoy these unique food etiquette rules? Tell us which one\u2019s you\u2019ll use first in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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