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Table manners are very different from country to country.
FRANCE:In France it is prudent NOT to keep your
hands on your lap at the dinner table. You are expected to keep both hands above
the table during the entire meal.
GERMANY: In Germany never cut the potatoes
with a knife, you are supposed to smash them with a fork. If you use a knife it
means you do not think that the potatoes are done and you could offend the chef.
UK:In Britain is considered rude to eat asparagus with utensils, you must
use your fingers.
HUNGARY:In Hungary never say the word "cheers" when making
a toast! In 1848 after the Hungarian revolution the Austrian victors celebrated
by toasting with beer glasses so the Hungarians vowed never to toast with beer
again.
JAPAN: In Japan never leave your chopsticks sticking upright in a
bowl of rice because that is how food is offered to the dead in the funeral
ceremonies.
THAILAND:In Thailand never use a fork to put food inside of your
mouth, only use forks to push food onto a spoon which then goes into your mouth.
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