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Australia
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In Australian culture, it is customary to keep elbows off the table while dining.
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India
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In Indian culture, traditional etiquette dictates eating with the right hand and considering the left hand unclean.
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North America
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In North American culture, it is customary to place a napkin on one's lap while dining.
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Vietnam
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In Vietnam, slurping noodles is considered acceptable and a sign of enjoying the meal.
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Christian culture in the US
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In Christian culture in the US, it is customary to fold hands and say grace before meals.
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Fine dining enthusiasts
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Fine dining enthusiasts highly emphasize and strictly adhere to formal dining protocols and etiquette for table manners.
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Germany
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In German culture, it is traditional to say 'Prost' or 'Cheers' before drinking alcohol.
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Greece
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In Greek culture, burping after a meal is considered a compliment to the chef and shows satisfaction.
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Lebanon
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In Lebanese culture, burping after a meal is a sign of satisfaction and a compliment to the chef.
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Mexico
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In Mexican culture, it is considered polite to keep both hands above the table during a meal as part of table manners.
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Poland
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In Polish culture, it is customary to make a toast and maintain eye contact while clinking glasses during a meal.
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Russia
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In Russian culture, it is common to make a toast and maintain eye contact while clinking glasses during a meal.
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Spain
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In Spain, it is customary to hold wine glasses by the stem rather than the bowl as part of table manners.
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Switzerland
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In Switzerland, it is customary to say 'Prost' or 'Cheers' before drinking alcohol.
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Thailand
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In Thai culture, slurping noodles is considered a sign of enjoying the meal and is acceptable table manners.
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Turkey
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In Turkish culture, burping after a meal is considered a compliment to the chef and a sign of satisfaction.
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Ukraine
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In Ukraine, it is common to make a toast and maintain eye contact while clinking glasses during a meal.
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etiquette
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Proper dining etiquette, including using utensils and maintaining good posture, reflects good breeding and social skills.
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