46 Etiquette Tips of the Victorian Era That Need to Make a Comeback

Keeping the belching to yourself

Letting out a giant burp after a meal in China and Taiwan would be seen as the highest form of compliment, but not so if you were dining in Victorian England. They would be appalled if you let out even the tiniest belch. In fact, it could mean social ruin. And don’t even think about letting one rip, any form of passing gas would be beyond social redemption. These are 10 rude manners that are actually polite in other countries.

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