Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
People enjoy eating together with family and friends in every corner of the world. However, customs to do with good behaviour around the dinner table vary greatly. In many parts of the world, people think it is rude to eat your food noisily or to make any noise when you drink. But in some countries, this is actually seen as a good thing. In China, for example, it is considered polite to eat and drink noisily, because this is a sign that you are enjoying your meal. Chinese people also show respect to their hosts by always leaving a little food in their bowls. Meanwhile, in India, people show respect to their hosts by finishing all their food.
There are even differences regarding how you sit at the dinner table. For instance, in Britain it is bad manners to put your elbows on the table, and children are taught to keep their hands under the table when they are not eating. But in France, people are expected to keep their hands on the table at all times.
And what about when the meal is over and the restaurant bill arrives? In France, the custom is for one person to pay the whole bill. In Germany, however, it is divided up according to how much each person has eaten. Then, finally, there is the problem of whether or not to leave a tip for the staff. In Japan, people almost never tip, while in the USA, you are expected to leave at least 15-20%. So, before you travel anywhere, make sure you know the local customs!
(Adapted from Open World)
