<p>For all you loud eaters out there, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/global-eats/photos/japanese-inspired-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Japan</a> will welcome you with open arms. Slurping your noodles is not only acceptable in Japan, but also welcome. The Japanese believe it makes food taste better.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/10-minute-chicken-corn-and-kimchi-ramen/22662/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10-Minute Chicken, Corn and Kimchi Ramen</a></strong></p>

<p>Always use your right hand when eating Ethiopian food. Eating traditional cuisine requires scooping up Ethiopian wat onto <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quick-injera/23285/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">injera</a> with your hands — no utensils necessary!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/blog/ethiopian-mushroom-stir-fry/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegetarian Mushroom Tibs</a></strong></p>

<p>It is unheard of to put anything but mustard on a Chicago hot dog — you will be exiled if you go against tradition! End of story.</p>

<p>Proper chopstick etiquette is really important in <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/chinese-takeout-recipes-to-make-at-home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">China</a>. Never ever rest your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice or wave chopsticks at another person. Here are some <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/easy-tasty-ways-use-leftover-rice/#!turkey-kale-and-brown-rice-soup-giada-e1566921958812" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">easy ways to use leftover rice</a>.</p>

<p>It was blasphemous back in the day to ask anyone to top a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/giada-entertains/photos/best-fish-seafood-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">seafood dish with grated Parmesan</a> — ask any Italian! The act of mixing seafood and cheese was unheard of.</p>

<p>In <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/global-eats/photos/korean-inspired-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Korean</a> culture, it is customary to never pour your own drink, it is proper etiquette to wait or request someone else pour it for you.</p>

<p>In <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/blog/portuguese-bbq-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portugal</a>, asking for salt and pepper in a restaurant is a huge offense to the chef and their cooking abilities.<p>

<p>Many are guilty of this: rubbing wood chopsticks together to get rid of splinters. When in a sushi restaurant, this is highly offensive and suggests that they are using low-end chopsticks.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/california-rolls-with-brown-rice/14182/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">California Rolls With Brown Rice</a></strong></p>

<p>In Brazil eating with your hands is not acceptable — and a fork and knife are a must. You must always use utensils even when eating a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/best-sandwich-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sandwich</a>!</p>