TABLE MANNERS
What is the polite way to start eating at a group dinner?
Wait until everyone has been served or the host begins.
What is a polite way to answer a phone call in public?
Speak quietly or move to a private area.
How should people show respect to each other regardless of gender?
By being polite, listening, and treating each other equally.
Where is it common to show enjoyment by slurping noodles loudly?
Saudi Arabia
Where is drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes together the way to show friendship?
in Slavik countries
How should you handle food you don’t like?
Politely eat a small amount or decline respectfully without complaining.
How should you handle phone use during meals?
Keep it away and focus on the people present.
How can someone act politely on a first date?
Be attentive, respectful, and considerate of the other person’s comfort.
What is a surprising rule about tipping in some countries?
Tipping can be seen as rude in certain places, e.g. in Japan
How many flowers should you give as a present?
1, 3, 5, 7, ...
1.How should you behave when speaking while eating?
Finish chewing before speaking and keep your voice moderate.
What is a respectful way to end a phone call?
Thank the person, summarize if needed, and say goodbye clearly.
How should people handle paying the bill in a polite and modern way?
They can discuss it openly, split the bill, or take turns paying instead of assuming one person must pay.
Where does leaving a little food show satisfaction?
China
In which country is burping after a meal considered a compliment to the host?
China (and in some Middle Eastern cultures).
How should you use utensils at a formal dinner?
Start from the outside and work inward with each course.
What is the internationally recognized symbol for putting a phone on silent during meetings or theaters?
The bell icon with a line through it (🔕 “silent mode”).
How is hand-kissing viewed in modern etiquette?
It is mostly rare today and considered formal or old-fashioned, but may still appear in very traditional or ceremonial settings.
In which country is it insulting to say thank you to just about everyone?
India
Thanking someone implies that they’ve gone out of their way for you, awkwardly calling attention to acts of kindness that are just assumed.
In which of these countries is showing the soles of your feet considered very rude?
Thailand, Venezuela, Poland
Thailand
Where should you keep your napkin during a meal?
on your lap
In which country is it considered very rude to answer a call during a meal?
Japan
In which country is it common for men and women to greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks?
France (also common in Italy and Spain)
Where is adding salt to your food considered a huge insult?
It implies dish was inadequate as presented.
In which country is it considered rude to open a gift immediately after receiving it?
Japan