North American Food Customs and Etiquette

Canada

Canadians are warm and hospitable. Relatives and friends usually treat each other to dinner at home instead of going to a restaurant, as this is considered more friendly. When guests come to the host's house, the hostess will arrange their seats during the meal, or place a card with the guest's name in front of each seat in advance. In Canada, there is a more casual way to treat people to a meal, namely the "buffet" or "lunch party" format. After the host puts all the food on the table, the guests can each take a large plate (or be given by the host) and serve the food they like by themselves. They can leave the table and sit down in another room to eat casually, so that the guests There will be more time to talk with the host and guests. In Canada, if you are invited to a friend's house for dinner, you don't need to give a gift. But if you go to a relative or friend's house for a weekend or a few days, you should bring some gifts to the hostess, such as a bottle of wine, a box of candy, etc. After leaving the host's house, you should immediately write a letter to the hostess when you return home, telling you that you have arrived home safely and expressing your gratitude for the hospitality received. When visiting relatives and friends during the holidays, you usually need to bring some gifts.

Canadians are not as casual as Americans, and most receptions are held in restaurants and clubs. If you are invited to a Canadian home, you can send or carry a bouquet of flowers to the hostess in advance. But don't send white lilies. In Canada, white lilies are only used at funerals.

It is a polite etiquette to hold the door open and let people behind you through first. Show a friendly gesture by smiling and saying "Hi" to passersby or strangers you meet in the elevator.

When meeting for the first time, shake hands and ask each other "How are you?" (How are you?). Usually this idiom does not need to be answered, just say: "Very good, thank you." "("Fine, thanks.") After the conversation, I usually say: "Have a nice day/evening/weekend" ("have a nice day/evening/weekend")

Informal conversations often take place with neighbors, colleagues and while waiting in the reception room. Even in business situations, informal conversations are held at the beginning or after meetings.

Avoid talking or arguing loudly in public places. Even if there is a conflict in a public place, such as a car accident, etc., strive to remain calm.

It is considered rude to speak in another language in front of foreigners. Staring is also extremely rude.

New immigrants should stay calm and not overreact to the attitudes of Canadians. Many seemingly "racist" reactions may just be out of confusion, curiosity, or surprise. Don't be offended or jump to racial conclusions.

United States

Americans don’t always have to be well-dressed like the British, but they don’t pay much attention to what they wear. But in formal situations, Americans pay more attention to etiquette.

During the interview, you should pay attention to your clothing and pay attention to neatness. It is better to wear a suit. In particular, your shoes should be polished and your fingernails should be clean. American businessmen rarely shake hands. Even if they meet for the first time, they don't necessarily have to shake hands first. They often just nod, smile, and say hello politely. A man should hold a woman's hand gently and not forcefully. If a woman does not want to shake hands, men should not extend her hand unless the woman takes the initiative. Do not use both hands when shaking hands. Between superiors and subordinates, the superior reaches out first to shake hands. Between elders and younger ones, the elder reaches out first to shake hands. Between the host and the guest, the host reaches out first. Men should avoid putting each other's arms around each other. Americans don't like the two parties to be too close when talking, and are used to keeping a certain physical distance between the two people. Generally, it should be kept between 120-150 cm, and at least not less than 50 cm.

When you are invited to an American home as a guest or attend a banquet, it is best to bring some small gifts to the host, such as cosmetics, children's toys, local specialties, tobacco and alcohol, etc. For the furnishings at home, the owner likes to hear words of appreciation, but does not want to hear words asking about the price.

It is very important to be punctual and trustworthy. American businessmen like to show their "informality", "easy-going" and "humor". People who can often tell a few jokes are often easily accepted by others. Breakfast and lunch date negotiations are popular in American business circles. When you agree to attend a banquet hosted by the other party, you must arrive on time. If you cannot attend on time due to special circumstances, you must call the host and explain the reason, or tell the host when you can go. When attending a banquet, when a lady enters the living room, a gentleman should stand up until the lady finds a seat before you can sit down. When Americans entertain guests, they mostly use roasted beef and roasted chicken, because these dishes are popular with Americans and are convenient and affordable. As long as you add one or two kinds of vegetables, taro and cereals, and if you plan to order dessert after the meal, it will be a feast. Hamburgers are a daily food consumed by Americans. According to regulations, the fat content of ground beef in hamburgers must not exceed 30%.

Panama

Panamanians like the two parties to be closer when talking. They believe that this way they appear to be close to nature, otherwise they will be suspected of being indifferent to the other party. They have some sign languages , such as kissing the fingertips to express praise.

In formal social occasions, they often shake hands when meeting guests, and among relatives and friends, they often give hugs when meeting. When meeting acquaintances on the street, they nod as a gift, and locals answer the phone. , they often ask you who you are first, which is different from the custom in European and American countries where you first tell yourself your family name.

Panamanians take rice and corn as their staple food, and the food they make pays attention to all five flavors. The more famous ones include rice and meat boiled with adzuki beans. Panamanians like a kind of food called sancocho very much, and locals often use it to entertain guests.

Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, when men meet, they usually shake hands. If the relationship is extraordinary, they also hug. When men see familiar women, some of them gently kiss her right hand, and some of them kiss her face. When dealing with people you meet for the first time, you should not laugh out loud or ask about the other person's age and race. When addressing someone, you can add "Mr." or "Ms." after the name.

In Costa Rica, coffee and banana production are extremely abundant, and their exports account for half of the total exports, and these two things have become indispensable beverages and foods in their daily lives. When you are a guest at a local's home, they usually prepare snacks or drinks for you. Guests should not refuse, otherwise the host will be embarrassed.

Mexico

Mexicans usually greet each other with a smile and a handshake. Kisses and hugs are also given between relatives and friends, but it is taboo for unfamiliar men and women to kiss each other. . Mexican names generally consist of three parts: the Christian name, the father's surname, and the mother's surname. In general situations, the abbreviation form can be used, that is, only the Christian name and the father's surname are used. The woman changes her husband's surname after marriage, and a German character must be added before the husband's surname to indicate the affiliation.

Mexican traditional food is corn, beans and chili peppers. They say corn is the bread of Mexicans. Mexicans can make a variety of foods from corn. In addition, Mexico is known as the country of cactus. The locals like to eat cactus. They eat it as a fruit alongside pineapple and watermelon, and use it to prepare various home-cooked dishes. Mexico is also the world's largest consumer of edible insects.

Cuba

When two people meet, they always say hello to anyone they know or want to negotiate with. In addition to greetings and greetings, there is also the issue of address. Men are called sir and women are called miss. Cubans are simple in character. When they meet guests in social situations, they are generally accustomed to shaking hands as a courtesy. Hugs are often given as a courtesy when friends or relatives meet. Generally, hugs can be given between men and women and between women.

In Cuba, most people believe in Catholicism, and their diet is basically based on Western food. Usually breakfast is bread and butter, lunch is more sandwiches and milk, and dinner is more meat and vegetables. Cubans love yellow rice very much, and their most famous dietary dish is achiaco. This is made with pork, clivia, taro, and yam. Cubans generally don’t like to eat mutton and seafood. Cuba is rich in fruits, so people cannot live without fruits.

They squeezed the fruit into juice and served it as a regular drink.

Guatemala

When meeting guests in social situations, local men often shake hands. If they are friends or relatives, they also hug each other. When women meet as friends, they hug each other gently and kiss each other on the face.

Guatemala uses corn, wheat and rice as its staple food. Now its diet is basically Western food. It likes to eat bread, sandwiches, etc. The local area is rich in coffee. People drink coffee every day. Most people have it for lunch. A cup of coffee is required. Locals take lunch as their main meal, and dinner usually starts after 8 pm.

Dominican

The national character of Dominica is observational and open-minded, which makes people feel very easy to get close to and make friends. Living in this country, even nervous people will naturally When you calm down, someone who is already gentle will become more affectionate. The only concern is that people might become lax.

Dominican business habits, don’t make the other party unhappy, but know how to tell some good-natured jokes. If there are other people in the same room with the person you are visiting, you must greet them as well, otherwise you will not get their help. There are no special local taboos. When traveling, please note that when staying in hotels outside Santo Domingo, remember to bring mosquito coils with you. Amber, black coral rings and women's accessories are unique and interesting specialties.

Costa Rica

The country mainly exports coffee, cocoa, and agricultural products. Industry is relatively developed among Central American countries, with light industry being the main industry. The per capita output value is more than 1,020 US dollars. The main export commodities include coffee, cocoa, bananas, raw sugar, etc., and imports primary products, rice oil, machinery and equipment, etc. Mining gold, silver and salt.

Costa Rican men shake hands when meeting. Women kiss on the cheek if they are friends or relatives.

For Costa Ricans, the daily diet of ordinary families mainly includes corn, beans, rice, bananas, etc. On Sundays, bananas and pumpkins are used to make broth. The more common fruits include various palm fruits and palm tree hearts. The most common ingredients are coffee, rum boiled with coarse sugar, sugar wine, etc. The black residents eat mostly clivia, cassava and several local stem foods. Indians basically eat corn and bananas, and rarely fish and meat.

Honduras

Be careful when dealing with Honduran businessmen. Honduras does not get along with El Salvador, so you should be careful when speaking. The country is ethnically diverse and people are very interested in politics. Local businessmen have strong self-esteem, so business is not easy to do. Once you have a relationship, business becomes easier. Negotiating business often requires a lot of time, and engaging in it blindly can often lead to unexpected failure. After becoming close friends with local businessmen, you must sign a contract every time you have a transaction, and you must not neglect credit checks. Otherwise, if a dispute occurs, you will regret it. As for the credit investigation, you can entrust a lawyer to handle it, but you must find someone who is capable and well-established within the government agency to obtain reliable sub-materials.

Catholics taboo the number "13", especially since the 13th is a Friday. On this day, no activities are generally held.

European food customs and etiquette

Russia

In terms of food habits, Russians pay attention to large quantities, affordable prices, rich oil and rich taste. They like sour, spicy, and salty flavors, and they prefer fried, pan-fried, grilled, and stir-fried foods, especially cold dishes. Generally speaking, their food is relatively rough in preparation.

Generally speaking, Russia mainly eats pasta, and they like to eat brown bread baked with rye. In addition to black bread, Russian specialties that are famous for their food include caviar, pickled cucumbers, kefir, etc. When eating fruit, they often don't peel it.

In terms of drinks, Russians are good at drinking cold drinks. Vodka, the country's characteristic strong drink, is their favorite drink.

In addition, they also like to drink a drink called "Kvass".

When dining, Russians mostly use knives and forks. They avoid making any noise when eating, and they cannot drink tea directly with a spoon or let it stand upright in the cup. Usually, they only use plates instead of bowls when eating.

When attending a Russian banquet, you should praise the dishes and try to eat as much as possible. Russians put their hands on their throats to generally indicate that they are full.

Poland

If you visit a Polish home, you can bring a bouquet of flowers to the hostess. Remove the wrapping paper from the flowers before handing them to the hostess. But be careful not to send red roses, as red roses represent romantic love.

Toasts are often given at formal or informal banquets. Polish people love it when guests talk about their country, culture, the American way of life, and your personal family life.

When interacting with Polish people, avoid giving expensive gifts. The company's new products can be used as meet-and-greet gifts. Polish people mainly eat Western food. Their taste is light and not too greasy. They generally like to eat grilled, boiled and braised dishes, and they also like to use butter dishes. Polish people generally like wine. They usually drink strong wine before meals and sweet wine after meals, and the amount of alcohol is usually very large. They also like to drink coffee and Chinese black tea. They like to put a lemon in black tea to make the tea lighter.

France

In terms of diet and daily life, the French also have three meals a day: breakfast after getting up in the morning, lunch time from 12:00 to 13:00, and dinner usually around 20:00 . Lunch and dinner are meals.

The French, like the Chinese, are also very particular about food culture. Anyone who has arrived in France for the first time and has the opportunity to be a guest in a French home will surely notice that the French spend a lot of time at the table - especially during weekends or holidays - and a meal often takes several hours. Of course, in addition to good wine and delicious food, the French are accustomed to chatting at the dinner table, especially when relatives and friends gather together, there is an atmosphere of "it's a pleasure to have friends from far away".

Slow in making decisions during discussions. In France, you must pay attention to business etiquette. French people taboo "13". They do not stay in room No. 13, do not travel on the 13th, do not sit in seat No. 13, and 13 people are not allowed to have dinner together.

The French love flowers and cannot live without flowers, especially when visiting relatives and friends. When going to a meeting on an appointment, they always bring a bouquet of beautiful flowers. People always bring a bouquet of beautiful flowers on the eve of a visit or a dinner party. It is to send flowers to the host. Appreciating chrysanthemums is a kind of elegance for Chinese people, but the French are different. Remember not to give chrysanthemums, because in France (or other French-speaking areas), chrysanthemums represent sadness, and chrysanthemums are only given at funerals. Other yellow flowers symbolize infidelity between husband and wife, so do not give them. In addition, avoid placing chrysanthemums, peonies and paper flowers. In France, carnations are regarded as unlucky flowers. If you buy a lot of carnations and give them to French people in a daze, you will be beaten if you meet someone with a bad temper. Strangely enough, France is a country rich in flowers. The French people regard the iris of the Iris family as their national flower (Europeans call iris "lily"). The French like roses and cultivate more than 7,000 species. Roses represent love.

UK

Therefore, major banquets are held during dinner. When you go to a British home as a guest, it is best to bring some gifts of lower value, because the cost is not much and there will be no suspicion of bribery. Gifts generally include: high-end chocolates, famous wines, flowers, especially my country's folk arts and crafts with national characteristics, which they particularly appreciate. We are not interested in souvenirs marked by the guest company. In the UK, clothing, soap and other items are too involved in one's private life, so they are generally not given away. Chrysanthemums are only used for Halloween or funerals in any European country, and are generally not suitable for giving away. White lilies symbolize death in the UK and should not be given away. All other flowers can be given away. Potted plants are usually delivered after the banquet. If you are invited to someone's home, you need to pay attention. If it is a social occasion, not business, it is impolite to arrive early. The hostess must prepare for you. If you go early, she is not ready yet, which will make her Embarrassing. It's best to arrive 10 minutes late. In terms of accepting gifts, the British and our Chinese habits are very different. They often open gifts in front of guests. No matter how valuable the gift is or whether it is useful, the host will express his gratitude with enthusiastic praise. Scotch whiskey is a popular gift, but hard whiskey is not.

British businessmen generally do not like to invite them to their homes for banquets, and most gatherings are held in hotels and restaurants. British banquets, in a sense, are based on frugality. They hate wasteful people. For example, if you want to make tea for guests, if there are three guests, you must boil only three parts of water. Britain is very particular about drinking tea. People from all walks of life like to drink tea, especially women. The British also have the habit of drinking afternoon tea, that is, at 3 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon, they put down their work and Drink a cup of black tea, sometimes eat a snack, and rest for a quarter of an hour, which is called "tea break." The host often invites you to have afternoon tea with you. In this case, there is no need to refuse. Smoking is generally not allowed at formal banquets. Smoking while eating is considered impolite.

In the UK, inviting someone to lunch, dinner, drinking in a bar, watching a play or ballet, etc., is considered the equivalent of a gift. It is advisable for the guest to drink no more than 3 cups of the drinks provided by the host. If he feels that he has had enough, he can quickly turn the empty cup and hand it to the host. This means that he has drank enough and thank you. The opening hours of the pub are generally from 11 am to 3 pm and from 5:30 pm to 11 pm. There are usually many thirsty people in pubs. During peak hours, latecomers have no seats, so they buy zero drinks and drink while standing.

The British do not encourage drinking during the banquet. It is up to the guests and hosts how much they drink. The toast is usually "Cheers to the Queen's health!" or simply "Cheers!" After the banquet, the guests should stay for a while to continue chatting with the host. When leaving at the end, the guest shakes hands with the host and his wife and says a word or two to express his gratitude. Guests can shake hands to say goodbye, or nod to express their greetings, whichever is more appropriate, depending on the situation. The banquet usually ends between 10:30 and 11 o'clock in the evening. After receiving hospitality, be sure to write a letter to express your gratitude, otherwise it will be considered impolite.

Germany

Germany, like most parts of China, has three meals a day. Breakfast is usually at seven o'clock, lunch at one o'clock, and dinner at seven o'clock. Some places have afternoon coffee and cake between lunch and dinner.

The Netherlands

When engaging in business activities in the Netherlands, you should wear conservative suits. All public and private units must make a contract before visiting. Dutch businessmen especially love to travel, so be sure to make an appointment before going to the Netherlands. Although they are not as fond of shaking hands as French and German businessmen, the Dutch are also more formal and conservative. So remember to come up with your best negotiating terms directly to avoid losing business. Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other and have banquets. They often have a rich breakfast, take a break for tea at 10 am, a big meal at noon, another break for tea at 4 pm, a formal dinner at 7 pm, and a midnight snack before going to bed. So, remember to take your gastrointestinal medicine with you. If a Dutchman invites you to his home, most of them will only invite you to drink a few glasses of wine, and then go out to a restaurant for dinner. Remember to bring flowers for his wife - they must be an odd number, 5 or 7 is best, don't treat others with you. The wife is too much.

Many Dutch intellectuals know a lot about traditional Chinese culture (Sinology), so we might as well talk about Chinese Yemeng philosophy. The Dutch are used to eating Western food, but they are also quite interested in Chinese food. The Dutch are very particular about pouring coffee, and they can only pour it into two-thirds of the cup. It is a completely disrespectful behavior and is regarded as lacking in education. The best way to get along is to not mention the Nazis.

The Dutch are famous for their furniture and interior decoration, so the Dutch like others to compliment their furniture, artwork, carpets and home furnishings. Avoid talking about American politics, money, and prices. Popular topics of conversation include politics, travel, and sports. The Dutch have a strong sense of time and pay attention to punctuality.

Switzerland

The topics that Swiss people like to talk about are: sports, travel, politics and what you like about Switzerland. Avoid talking about weight loss and dieting (especially during meals), and don't ask about the other person's age, job, family situation, and personal life.

Austria

Icelandic people eat pasta and rice as staple foods. Due to the rich fishery resources, various fish often become delicacies on the table. Icelanders are hospitable, and when guests come, they always bring out the best food for them to taste. If it is a formal banquet, an invitation will usually be sent out with the time and place clearly stated. They do not eat animals that have died on their own.

Icelanders pay attention to timeliness in business activities and avoid procrastination. If for some reason you are unable to attend your appointment on time, inform the other party as soon as possible and apologize. If you are late for any reason, apologize to the host and other people present. When handing over a business card, you can also say something like "please take care of me". When giving gifts, the more exotic and unique the gift, the more popular it will be. Don't refuse a gift in return.

Albania

In official documents, they usually only use their first name and surname together, but some people add their father's name after their first name, and then write their surname. When meeting, a handshake is generally performed. Men take off their gloves and hats before shaking hands. When meeting acquaintances, they greet each other continuously and generally perform a cheek-to-cheek salute. This kind of courtesy has different degrees and can be divided into intimacy and distance.

The residents here take pasta as their staple food and like to eat European and Western dishes. It likes hot and sour taste. Beef and mutton are generally eaten, and a few people often eat pork and fish. They cannot live without various vegetables, fruits and snacks. They like to drink coffee. Many people are also interested in tea and milk. Most people don’t like Chinese food very much; they don’t eat pork because they think pigs are dirty; they don’t like seafood very much. In rural areas, lambs or sheep heads are used to entertain distinguished guests. If the guests don’t eat them, the host will be very unhappy.

Generally, you should not ask about other people’s religious beliefs, political attitudes, etc. It is not taboo to talk about literary creation, etc. Many people taboo the 13th and Friday. They are interested in red, many are interested in grey, and green are less fond of it.

Ireland

When visiting Ireland, you must make an appointment in advance to discuss business matters, but remember, the Irish people do not have a strong sense of time. If you are invited to an Irish home, bring some flowers or chocolates. If you are invited to a meal, a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, some chocolate candies or cheese are all suitable gifts. It is unusual to give gifts in official interactions.

Slovenia

The main meeting etiquette is shaking hands.

According to Slavic tradition, when welcoming friends from afar, it is also customary for the host to wear national costumes and bring out bread and salt, and the guests tear off a small piece of bread and dip it in the salt to eat. It means that even if the owner is so poor that he only has bread and salt, he still warmly welcomes and entertains his friends selflessly. This custom has declined in modern urban life and is only occasionally used on certain special occasions to welcome distinguished guests.

3. Hugging, kissing, and cheek-to-cheek greetings are limited to relatives and acquaintances. Hugs and kisses between husband and wife. Parents and children kiss on the face and forehead, and relatives and friends of the same generation kiss on the cheek. In public occasions, close women kiss each other on the face, men hug each other on the shoulders, men and women kiss each other on the cheek, and juniors kiss their elders on the forehead. If a man kisses the back of the hand of a distinguished female guest, it shows respect.

Norway

Norwegians like shaking hands very much. Whenever strangers meet, they always shake hands and exchange names. Likewise, when you meet someone you don't know well in the future, you have to shake hands when you say hello and when you say goodbye.

Norwegians are always used to staying a little farther away when talking to others, and believe that 1.2 meters is the optimal distance. Being too close or too far away is considered impolite.

Norwegians are introverted, sincere and enthusiastic towards others, and are famous for their hospitality. Pay great attention to etiquette and politeness.

When toasting (skaling) is done while drinking, there is a complex set of paying attention rituals. Raise the glass, look into the other person's eyes, say skal, clink the glasses, look into the other person's eyes again, and then drink it all (or sip slowly, which is better, because the price of wine is not cheap).

Norwegians have a strong sense of time and are used to arriving for appointments on time. They consider this a matter of social etiquette. Failure to be punctual is not only rude, but can also be seen as breaking one's word. If you are unable to attend your appointment on time for some reason, you should call in advance to explain the reason and obtain understanding.

Belgium

In business activities, it is advisable to wear a 3-piece conservative suit. The visit must be made by appointment, and the appointment should be between 10 am and 5 pm. It is best to invite the other party to have a lunch meeting between 1 pm and 3 pm.

Do not list product advertisements on business cards. Belgians generally don’t eat overly greasy dishes.

He is used to eating sour milk and fruits in the morning, and he likes to drink beer and brandy during meals. It is customary to have some food before a meal. There must be a guarded area during the meal. There must be a coffee afterwards. If you are invited to a Belgian home for dinner, you should first ask a florist to send flowers to the home of the Belgian, and then When you arrive and send flowers, be sure not to send chrysanthemums. For Belgians, chrysanthemums mean death. This is only for gifts and Halloween (November 1st and 2nd). Don't smoke unless there are ashes on the table. For people from southern Belgium, girls love pink, boys love blue, and generally people like elegant gray. Avoid using dark green. As for northern Belgians, girls love blue and boys love pink.

December, July and August are more suitable for vacation, and other months are suitable for visits. Note: Every Wednesday in Buell and every Monday in Antep are dinner days for local businessmen, so it is more difficult to negotiate business with them.

Finland

When Finns meet guests in social situations, both men and women shake hands enthusiastically. When Finns meet foreign friends, especially those who come to their homes, they like to ask them to sign and leave a message to show how much they value their friendship. Finns prefer to be addressed by their professional title. If their title is not known, they are generally referred to as managers.

Finns’ staple food is bread and potatoes, as well as fried noodles and rice. Beef, mutton and various seafood are often eaten as non-staple food. They like to eat salads. Vegetarian salad is made by cutting several vegetables into shreds or slices and adding seasonings and stirred together; meat salad is made of shrimps and shredded vegetables mixed together. Finns don’t have the habit of eating and drinking heavily, so they only prepare small meals and store the remaining food in the refrigerator for next time.

Hungary

The arrangement of Hungarian names is similar to the names of Han people in my country, with the surname first and the sentence after the sentence. Their names consist of two stanzas, and when addressing Hungarians, only their surnames are used, not their given names. When Hungarians meet guests in social situations, they usually shake hands and sometimes hug them. Women usually curtsey.

Hungarians mainly eat pasta, and like to eat pork, beef, etc., and cabbage, onions, etc. among vegetables. Hungarians do not eat weird food, thinking that if they eat these things, good luck will slip away like a fish.

Ukraine

In Ukraine, when strangers meet, they usually call them Ms. or Sir. If they are acquaintances, they can only call them by their real name and your first name. This will appear to be a close relationship; if they are brothers, Sisters generally like to use nicknames when referring to each other. Handshakes and hugs are the most common greetings when local residents meet each other. They do not neglect any guest and are very willing to make friends. In social situations, guests can introduce themselves. If the other party asks to introduce themselves, there is no need to ask directly. You can ask a third party later.

Ukraine’s food customs are roughly the same as those in Eastern European countries. Pasta and rice are the staple foods. They like to eat bread and pickled foods. The taste is more sweet and sour, and they are also adaptable to greasy and slightly spicy foods. Fruit, cabbage, sour cream, etc. are often eaten. Local residents also particularly like to eat steaming dumplings with sweet fillings.

Portugal

According to Portuguese eating habits, you should try to drink wine with your meals. The Portuguese have a close relationship with wine, which is an essential drink in every household. Men, women, old and young all like to drink before and after meals, and they also like to entertain guests with wine. A man is considered a man only if he drinks alcohol. It is said that there are as many as 360,000 hotels in this small country that is only half the size of Henan Province. Portuguese people are very particular about how they drink. According to Portuguese tradition, they drink wine before meals and wine to aid digestion after meals. During the meal, wine is also paired with the dishes. Drink red wine with meat, white wine with fish, rosé with cold platters, and sparkling wine with snacks. This traditional and strict method of wine pairing has been inherited from the Holy Spirit and has become a etiquette and habit for people across the country at business banquets, social occasions and family banquets.

Why do the Portuguese value and love wine so much? They say: "Wine is the son of the earth and the sun. It uplifts our spirit and inspires our wisdom." When you arrive in Portugal, you must drink wine when you have a meal.

If you give a reason not to drink, they will think that you look down on them, and any hope of making further deals or making friends will be ruined. In Portugal, it is said that wine is cheaper than water and the alcohol content is not high. Therefore, drinking some wine while eating will never make you drunk. Of course, when you go to Portugal, which is famous for its wine production, it is a mellow, fragrant and well-known wine that is worth a try.