Food & Dining Etiquette
In this country, slurping your noodles is a sign of appreciation
What is Japan?
What is Dia de los Muertos?
In Thailand, this traditional greeting involves pressing hands together in a prayer-like gesture
What is the wai?
The Scottish traditional kilt is worn with this type of patterned fabric
What is tartan?
In China, this practice involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body
What is acupuncture?
In India, people traditionally eat with this hand
What is the right hand?
In China, red envelopes are given during this festival for good luck
What is Lunar New Year?
In Greece, this common American hand gesture is offensive if shown with an open palm
What is the high-five or "moutza"
The Japanese kimono is often secured with this wide sash
What is an obi?
In Mexico, a person known for practicing folk healing is called this
What is a curandero?
In this country, it's considered rude to tip in restaurants
What is Japan or South Korea?
This Indian festival of lights celebrates the victory of good over evil
What is Diwali?
In Japan, direct eye contact can be seen as this
What is disrespectful or aggressive?
This South Asian outfit consists of a long tunic worn over pants
What is a salwar kameez?
In some Indigenous cultures, this herbal practice is used for spiritual cleansing
What is smudging
In Ethiopia, meals are often shared from a communal plate using this type of bread
What is injera?
In Brazil, this vibrant festival is celebrated with parades, samba dancing, and elaborate costumes
What is Carnival?
In Bulgaria, nodding the head means this, the opposite of Western cultures
What is "no"?
The traditional footwear worn with Indian and Pakistani clothing is called this
What are jutti or mojari?
Ayurveda, a system of medicine based on balance and natural remedies, originates from this country
What is India?
In France, it's considered impolite to do this to your bread before eating it
What is cut it with a knife?
In Scotland, people celebrate the New Year with this tradition of first-footing, where the first visitor brings gifts for luck
What is disrespectful?
In West Africa, this colorful woven fabric is often associated with royalty
What is kente cloth?
In parts of Southeast Asia, this type of therapy leaves marks that resemble circular bruises
What is cupping?