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International Dining Etiquette

Where are guests seated at Afghan tables?
Farthest from the door
Closest to the door

In Great Britain, you must not put your elbows on the table.
True
False

In China, it is considered a faux-pas to point chopsticks at another person.
True
False

In France, to indicate you have finished eating, place the cutlery parallel together, vertically at the center of your plate.
True
False

Muslims do not eat:
Beef
Pork

Indian people will use only this hand when eating and receiving food, the other one being considered unclean:
Left hand
Right hand

When invited to an Iranian dinner, make sure your spouse is also included on the invitation as traditional Iranians do not entertain mixed-sex groups.
True
False

In Chile, when eating in company, you should keep your hands on the table:
True
False

In Korea, it is common to lift the rice bowl from the table when eating from it.
True
False