10 Rude Manners that Are Actually Polite in Other Countries

Burping and slurping at the dinner table

In China and Taiwan, burping is the highest form of flattery—it means you like the food! “The host considers the noise a compliment,” says Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, founder and president of the Etiquette School of New York. Slurping your noodles pays the same respect. Still, you should avoid these annoying eating habits when eating with Americans.

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