Important Things to Know When Dining Out Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. 36 . Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.Chopstick Rules The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. 37 .Hands or Utensils (餐具) In India and the Middle East, it's considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. 38 , instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.Making Requests 39 . In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don't like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food. Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. 40 , the more comfortable you'll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.1. 36A: The more friends you make in your lifetimeB: The more time you spend in any given countryC: Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD: Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE: It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF: Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use themG: It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal2. 37A: The more friends you make in your lifetimeB: The more time you spend in any given countryC: Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD: Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE: It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF: Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use themG: It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal3. 38A: The more friends you make in your lifetimeB: The more time you spend in any given countryC: Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD: Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE: It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF: Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use themG: It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal4. 39A: The more friends you make in your lifetimeB: The more time you spend in any given countryC: Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD: Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE: It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF: Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use themG: It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal5. 40A: The more friends you make in your lifetimeB: The more time you spend in any given countryC: Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD: Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE: It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF: Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use themG: It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal