Buzz
1. Never ask for extra salt and pepper in Portugal or Egypt
If you ask for salt or pepper in Egypt or Portugal, you might unintentionally offend the locals. It sends a message to the cook that the dish isn't flavorful enough and that you feel the need to 'improve' their creation.
2. Don't Use Forks in Thailand
A fork is a common utensil we use to eat various foods. However, in Thailand, using a fork is considered inappropriate. You're allowed to use the fork to push food onto your spoon, but not for direct eating.
3. You like a dish, don't you? In China, don't finish everything on your plate
Nếu chúng ta thích một món ăn, chúng ta thường ăn hết sạch món đó để chứng tỏ rằng nó thực sự ngon. Ở Trung Quốc, việc ăn hết mọi thứ trên đĩa là bất lịch sự. Đĩa trống cho thấy chủ nhà chưa phục vụ đủ thức ăn mà khách vẫn đói. Vì vậy, nếu bạn muốn khen đầu bếp hay chủ nhà, bạn nên để lại một ít thức ăn trên đĩa của mình cho dù món đó có ngon đến đâu.
4. Nghi thức uống trà ở quần đảo Anh
Hầu như mọi người đều biết rằng ở Anh có truyền thống uống trà lúc 5 giờ chiều. Nhưng không nhiều người biết người Anh thực sự uống trà như thế nào. Đầu tiên, họ thường thêm sữa. Thứ hai, họ thích trà mát, không nóng. Thứ ba, khuấy một tách trà được thực hiện nhẹ nhàng và không tạo ra tiếng ồn ở giữa cốc.
5. Be Cautious When Using Chopsticks in Japan
In Japan, you should never stick chopsticks upright into your food. This gesture is traditionally seen during funerals, where chopsticks are placed vertically into the rice. In a restaurant, this could be considered disrespectful to the owner. Moreover, you should avoid using chopsticks to pick up food. At funerals, chopsticks are used to move bones during the cremation process.
Source: BRIGHTSIDE
6. Pouring Half a Cup of Tea is Reserved for Welcomed Guests in Dubai and Kazakhstan
In Dubai and Kazakhstan, tea is poured only up to half a cup to prevent guests from feeling like the host is eager for them to leave. Pouring half a cup indicates that the host wants to extend the pleasant conversation for longer. If you receive a full cup, it subtly suggests that it’s time to say goodbye.
7. A Clean Teapot is a Soul-less Teapot in China
In China, teapots are not washed with dishwashing detergent. They are cleaned with water or special sand. The residue left behind is considered the soul of the tea, which is why people avoid 'killing' it with harsh chemicals.
8. In Italy, Asking for Extra Cheese Could Offend the Chef
It’s hard to imagine pizza or pasta without a sprinkle of extra cheese. While Italians are passionate about cheese, it’s best not to ask for more. Doing so might offend the chef, as it suggests that you don’t appreciate the dish they’ve prepared and want to alter it.
