Ever been told to chew with your mouth closed? What if that rule was considered rude in another country?
In this episode of Canadian Salad, Hostion and Andrea go around the world to unpack the surprising, funny, and deeply human world of dining etiquette. They explore why burping is a compliment at the dinner table in parts of Asia and the Middle East, how slurping noodles in Japan is practically a love language, and why chugging wine in Georgia (the country, not the state) is an act of honour.
But it goes deeper than just food noises. The duo unpacks how Western \"good manners\" developed from classism, how the disorder misophonia is showing up in unexpected ways, and why letting people eat with joy — loudly — might be one of the most culturally intelligent things you can do.
Plus: a Canadian food trivia quiz that reveals what cuisine Canadians really love (hint: it might surprise you), and a spicy fact about Portugal that will make you think twice before reaching for the salt shaker.
Funny, educational, and a little bit messy — just like the best meals.
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Keywords: cultural intelligence, dining etiquette, food culture, misophonia, cross-cultural, table manners, classism, Asian food culture, relational leadership, world cultures
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