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1. Read the following text:
In Japan it is possible for people to slurp loudly noodles and similar
food. Thus you demonstrate that you are enjoying the food. There is no
custom of tipping in Japan.
In China people usually leave a small amount of food uneaten on their
plates. If you leave an empty plate, you are sending an insulting message
that not enough food was served to you.
In Egypt you can express your satisfaction and compliment the cook
with a loud belch after a meal.
In Mexico it is considered rude to leave the table until a respectable
amount of time has passed after a meal. You are expected to keep your
hands above the table at all times
In Sweden, even on a date, it is customary to pay their share of the
bill. This is calculated precisely, it isn’t enough to estimate it roughly.
In Crete people seldom eat the last meal of the day until 9 p.m.
Restaurants will be largely empty during what is considered the dinner
rush in America.
In Brazil people have their dinner very late- at about 10 o’clock at
night. They never eat with their hands. They always use a folk and knife.
They drink a lot of coffee and fruit drinks during the day. They like
eating with their friends and family.
In Germany it is polite to have both hands above the table at all
times. You shouldn’t rest your elbows on the table. It is considered
impolite to leave food on the plate. Waiters expect a 5 to 10 percent tip
after serving a meal.
In Italy people take food seriously. They prefer to dine in a leisurely
fashion.
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Answer the questions:
How can you demonstrate that you like the meal in Japan?
What is impolite in Germany?
What does it mean to leave an empty plate in China?
Who pay for the meal in Sweden?
Who never eats food without a folk and knife?
Who takes food very seriously?
What is rude in Mexico?

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