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What is considered impolite when dining in Thailand?
Eating with a fork
Using chopsticks
Leaving a small amount of food on your plate
Touching food with your hands
Drinking water with a meal
Correct answer is A
In Thailand, eating directly with a fork is considered impolite; the fork is used to push food onto a spoon.
In which culture is it polite to decline a gift initially before accepting it?
American
Japanese
Chinese
Indian
German
Correct answer is C
In Chinese culture, it is polite to decline a gift once or twice before accepting it to show modesty.
What is the traditional greeting in Maori culture of New Zealand?
Shaking hands
A kiss on the cheek
A hongi (nose pressing)
A bow
A wave
Correct answer is C
The Maori greet each other with a "hongi," which involves pressing noses together.
What is considered polite in British dining etiquette?
Cutting all food at once
Eating with your fork in your right hand
Keeping your hands on your lap
Holding your fork in your left hand and knife in your right hand
Eating quickly
Correct answer is D
In Britain, proper dining etiquette involves holding the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand.
What is a customary gift to bring when invited to dinner in France?
Wine
Chocolates
Flowers
Bread
Fruit
Correct answer is C
In France, bringing flowers is a customary gift when invited to someone’s home for dinner.