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Table Manners You Need To Know About When Travelling

Table Manners You Need To Know About When Travelling
World Map of Grain on Plate
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World Map of Grain on Plate

Wait until everyone is served, no elbows on the table and excuse yourself for reaching. Table manners are easy, right?

But what if we told you that, in Thailand, transferring food from the plate to your mouth with a fork is a non-no? Or that in Hungary, saying "cheers" is reserved for wine only, not beer?

Before you jet off to a foreign land, wise up on what not to do when dining out around the globe.

Curious Customs From Dinner Tables Around The World [Infographic] by the team at Wimdu

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