Feb 10 2009
A Lesson in Global Dining Etiquette
Traveling to a different country and feeling a little unsure about their culinary habits?
While studying dining etiquette isn’t always at the foremost of my vacation planning activities, it certainly is important…but sometimes we don’t realize that until we’re sitting on the floor of a tent in the desert watching others eat with their hands or watching the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
And you really might be surprised at how some traditions differ around the world…so you better be careful. 
Check out this funny (and true) quiz to test your knowledge of dining etiquette in 11 countries—and learn a few lessons to make sure you “Don’t Gross Out the World” on your next trip.
Any other interesting culinary traditions that you’ve seen on your travels?
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That’s interesting, Mei, about not using spoons…I wonder what I should do at my local Japanese restaurant here in Germany. It is run by Japanese, but the others in the restaurant might look at me a bit oddly!