各国餐桌礼仪大盘点
Different countries have different customs. Now, let’s have a look at their different table manners.
In Ireland, it’s considered a rule to go to the bar to bring back drinks for your entire table. Generally, everyone in the group should get up to offer up a round at some point whether you’re asked to or not.
In Italy, it’s sometimes considered rude to ask for anything that isn’t offered to you while dining out.
It’s OK to add a little extra salt or pepper to your plate as long as the condiments(佐料) are already on the table in Portugal. But asking a waiter to bring you salt and pepper is considered an offense to the chef’s seasoning(调味) skills.
In some countries like the US, it can be considered rude to make sounds when you chew or swallow your food. But in Japan, it’s a way to show your host or chef that you enjoyed the meal.
When in France, sharing the bill with fellow diners should be avoided when possible. You’re expected to offer to pay the entire bill or someone else is expected to do so. Of course, according to French Today, there are some examples where sharing the bill is OK, like when dining out with a large group of people or with coworkers.
If you’re used to cleaning your plate, you might want to consider not doing so when dining in Colombia. It’s considered rude to leave an empty plate because it’s as if you’re telling your host that he or she didn’t give you enough food.