Nowadays, more and more Chinese people like to visit to other countries. Before 1 to the countries, we must not only2 the weather but also understand the table manners of the people in these countries.
It is3 to understand the table manners in these countries. People in different countries do things in4 ways.5 we don't understand some table manners, sometimes we may be misunderstood.
Something is 6 in one country but may be quite impolite in another. For example, in Britain, people will think you are impolite to lift your bowl to your 7 when you are having some liquid food.
But it's different in China. And in Japan you don't need to worry about making 8 while you are having food. Because it shows that you're enjoying food. But people in Britain think 9 bad manners. If you are having a visit in Mongolia, what manners do they wish you to have? They wish you to have a loud "burp" after you finish eating. They think burping shows that you 10 the food.
In Britain, you shouldn't 11 your hands on the table when you're having a meal. In Mexico, however, guests may keep their hands on the table 12 a meal. In Arab countries you must be very careful with your hands. You 13 eat with your left hand. Because Arabs think it is very 14 manners to eat with the left hand. Do as the locals do. So when you are in other counties, you should watch 15 and follow them.
