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Migration Theme Food and Cultural Manners
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When eating with immigrants, be careful of your
table manners.
| Food and Cultural Manners
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| Brazil | Always use a knife to cut food; avoid using your fork. If you're throwing a dinner party, expect a long one. The usually start around 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. and may well last until 1:00 A.M., and many times even until the early morning hours.. |
| Germany | Don't eat with your hands. Use utensils |
| Egypt | Don't be a pig. Be polite and leave some food on your
plate. This is complimentary to your host as it symbolizes that you
were fed abundantly.
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| Japan | Be careful with your chopsticks. Never point them at another person. Never stick them upright in your rice. Never hold on to them when not in use; instead line them up on the chopstick rest. |
| China | Be patient & master self-discipline: Eat only after the host
picks up his chopstick. If you are eating rice, hold the bowl close to your mouth. How do you know when the meal is about done? Fruits usually signal the end of a meal |
| India | Avoid cows. They are sacred. Hindus do not eat beef. Know your guest's religion. Muslims do not eat pork. Above all, don't offer anyone food from your plate. Why? Because it becomes "polluted" as soon as it touches your plate. |
| Spain | Plan on eating late - 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. Prior to dinner many Spaniards would have spent an hours or two visiting with friends |
| Russia | Can't read the Russian menu? Don't worry. Many listed
items might not be available. Ask an English-speaking waiter what is being served |
| Mexico | Got
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It is customary for one person (the oldest) to pay for the entire
group meal. If you are not paying, you may offer to take the group out in the future & state that you will be paying. |
| United States | Remember your mom does not work at fast food restaurants.
You will be expected to clean your own table. When you are offered food or drink, it is up to you - whether or not you wish to indulge. |
| Sources: Roger Axtell, Gestures I thank my dear friend, JoAnne, who inspired me to create this page. |
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