What are the dietary differences between Europeans and Americans?

Canada

Canadians are very hospitable. Inviting friends and relatives to eat at home is more friendly than going to a restaurant. When a guest comes to the host's house, the hostess will arrange seats during the meal, or put a card with the guest's name in front of each seat in advance. In Canada, there is a more casual way to invite people to dinner, that is, "buffet" or "cold dinner party" After the host has put all the meals on the table, guests can take a large plate (or a gift from the host) and help themselves to their favorite food. They can leave the dining table and sit casually in another room to eat, so that guests can have more time to talk with their hosts and guests. In Canada, you are usually invited to a friend's house for dinner, but you don't give gifts. However, if you go to relatives and friends for the weekend or stay for a few days, you should bring some gifts to the hostess, such as a bottle of wine and a box of sugar. After you leave your host's house, you should write a letter to your hostess immediately after you get home, telling her that you have arrived home safely and thanking her for her warm hospitality. When visiting relatives and friends on holidays, you usually need to bring some gifts.

Canadians are not as casual as Americans. Most receptions are held in restaurants and clubs. If you are invited to a Canadian home, you can send a bouquet of flowers to the hostess in advance, or you can bring it yourself. But don't send Bai Baihe. In Canada, Bai Baihe is only used at funerals.

Hold the open door and let the people behind go first, which will be appreciated. Smile and say "hi" to passers-by or strangers you meet in the elevator to show friendliness.

When we first met, we shook hands and asked each other, "How are you?" A: How are you? ), usually you don't have to really answer this idiom, just say "fine, thanks." ("Fine, thanks." After a conversation, you usually say, "Have a nice day/evening/weekend." ("Have a nice day/evening/weekend")

Neighbors, colleagues and people waiting in the reception room often have informal conversations. Even in business situations, informal conversations will take place after the meeting begins or ends.

Avoid talking or arguing loudly in public places. Even if there is a conflict in public places, such as a car accident, try to stay calm.

It is considered rude to talk in another language in front of foreigners. Staring at people is also extremely impolite.

The attitude of new immigrants towards Canadians should remain calm and not overreact. Many seemingly "racial discrimination" reactions may just be out of ignorance, curiosity or surprise. Don't immediately think that you are offended or jump to the conclusion of racial discrimination.

United States of America

Americans don't always dress appropriately like the British, but they don't pay much attention to clothes. But on formal occasions, Americans are more polite.

Pay attention to dress and neatness when meeting. It is better to wear a suit, especially to polish shoes and clean fingernails. American businessmen seldom shake hands. Even when we meet for the first time, we don't have to shake hands first. They often just nod, smile and say hello politely. A man should hold a lady's hand gently, not forcefully. If a woman has no intention of shaking hands, a man should not take the initiative to reach out unless the woman takes the initiative. Hands can't shake hands. Between the superior and the subordinate, the superior reaches out and shakes hands first. Between the old man and the young man, the old man reaches out and shakes hands first. Between the host and the guest, the host reaches out first. Between men, the most taboo is to compare with each other. Americans don't like to get too close to each other when they speak, and they are used to keeping a certain physical distance. Generally, it should be kept between 120- 150 cm, at least not less than 50 cm.

When invited to visit an American home or attend a banquet, it is best to bring some small gifts to the host, such as cosmetics, children's toys, local specialties or tobacco and alcohol. For the furnishings in the home, the host likes to listen to the language of appreciation, rather than asking about the price.

Punctuality and trustworthiness are very important. American businessmen like to show their informality, approachability and sense of humor. People who can often tell a few jokes are often easily accepted by the other party. Breakfast and lunch date negotiation is very popular in American business circles. When you promise to attend the banquet hosted by the other party, you must go to the banquet on time. If you can't keep the appointment on time due to special circumstances, you must call the host to explain the reason or tell him when you can go. When eating, the lady walks into the living room, the man has to stand up, and you can't sit down until the lady finds a seat. When Americans entertain guests, they mainly serve roast beef and roast chicken, because these dishes are very popular with ordinary Americans, which are convenient and affordable. As long as it is accompanied by one or two vegetables, taro and cereal, if dessert is prepared, it is a big meal. Hamburgers are food that Americans eat every day. According to the regulations, the fat content of hamburger ground beef should not exceed 30%.

Panama

Panamanians like to get closer to each other when talking. They think it is close to nature, otherwise they will be cold to each other. They have some sign language, such as kissing their fingertips to express their praise.

In formal social occasions, they often shake hands when meeting guests, while among relatives and friends, they often hug when they meet acquaintances in the street. When local people answer the phone, they often ask who you are first, which is different from the habit of reporting themselves first in European and American countries.

Panamanians live on rice and corn, and their food is full of five flavors, such as rice and boiled red beans. Panamanians like a kind of food called Sankojo very much, and locals often use it to entertain guests.

Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, men usually shake hands when they meet, and they have an unusual relationship and hug. When a man meets a familiar woman, he will kiss her right hand or her face. When you meet people for the first time, you shouldn't laugh or ask their age and race. When addressing, you can add Mr. and Ms. after the name.

In Costa Rica, coffee and bananas are extremely rich, accounting for half of the total exports. These two things have become indispensable drinks and foods in their daily lives. When visiting local people's homes, snacks or drinks are usually served. Don't refuse, otherwise it will embarrass the host.

Mexico

Mexicans usually greet each other by smiling and shaking hands, and also give kisses and hugs to relatives and friends, but they are afraid of strangers kissing each other. Mexican names generally consist of three parts: Christian name, father's surname and mother's surname. Abbreviation can be used in general occasions, that is, only the Christian name and the father's surname are used. After marriage, the woman changes her husband's surname, and a German word must be added before her husband's surname to indicate the affiliation.

The traditional foods in Mexico are corn, kidney beans and peppers. People say that corn is Mexican bread. Mexicans can make all kinds of food from corn. In addition, Mexico is known as the cactus country. Locals like to eat cactus. They regard it as a fruit alongside pineapple and watermelon, and make it into various home-cooked dishes. In terms of eating insects, Mexico is also the country with the largest consumption in the world.

Cuba

When two people meet, they always say hello to anyone who looks familiar or wants to negotiate with them. In addition to greetings, there is also a question of address. Men are called gentlemen and women are called ladies. Cubans are simple in character. When they meet guests in social situations, they are generally used to shaking hands as gifts. When friends or relatives meet, they often give hugs as gifts. Generally men and women can hug each other.

In Cuba, most people believe in Catholicism and their diet is mainly western food. Usually breakfast is bread and butter, lunch is sandwiches and milk, and dinner is meat and vegetables. Cubans like yellow rice very much, and the most famous dish in the diet is Asiaco. This is pork with Clivia, taro and yam. Cubans generally don't like mutton and seafood. Cuba is rich in fruit, so people can't live without it. They squeezed fruit into juice as a daily drink.

Guatemala

When meeting guests in social situations, local men will shake hands many times. If you are relatives and friends, you can still hug. When women meet as friends, they will gently hug each other and kiss each other's faces.

Guatemala lives on corn, wheat and rice. At present, its diet is mainly western food, like bread, sandwiches and so on. The local area is rich in coffee, and people drink coffee every day. Most people have a cup of coffee for lunch. The locals mainly have lunch, and dinner usually starts after 8 pm.

Dominican Republic

Open-minded view of national character makes people feel close to friends. Living in this country, even nervous people will naturally relax, and gentle people will become more intimate. The only worry is that people may become sloppy.

Dominican business habits, don't make each other unhappy, know how to tell some well-meaning jokes. If the people you want to visit are in the same room, you should say hello, or you won't get their help. There are no special taboos in the local area. Pay attention to hotels outside Santo Domingo when traveling, and remember to bring mosquito-repellent incense when checking in. Amber, black coral rings and accessories for women are nothing more than interesting specialties.

Costa Rica

The country mainly exports coffee, cocoa and agricultural products. Central American countries have relatively developed industries, mainly light industry. The per capita output value is above $65438 +0.020. The main export commodities are coffee, cocoa, bananas, raw sugar, imported primary products, rice oil, machinery and equipment, etc. Mining gold, silver and salt mines.

Costa Rican men meet and shake hands. If women are friends or relatives, they will kiss on the cheek.

Costa Ricans, the daily diet of ordinary families mainly includes corn, beans, rice, bananas and so on. On Sunday, they make broth with bananas and pumpkins. Common fruits are all kinds of palm fruits and palm hearts. The most common ingredients are coffee, rum boiled with strong sugar, sugar liquor and so on. Black residents mainly eat Clivia, cassava and several local stem foods. Indians basically eat corn and bananas and rarely eat fish and meat.

Honduras

When dealing with Honduran businessmen, we should pay attention to the discord between Honduras and El Salvador and pay attention to what we say. This country has a complex ethnic group, and people are interested in politics. Local businessmen have strong self-esteem and business is not easy to do. Once you have friendship, business is easy to do. Business negotiation often takes more time, and blind engagement often leads to unexpected failure. After becoming close friends with local businessmen, every time you have a transaction, you must sign a contract, and you must never ignore the credit investigation, otherwise it will be too late to regret if there is a dispute. As for the credit investigation, you can entrust a lawyer to handle it. However, you must find powerful people who can get along with the government in order to get available materials.

Catholics are taboo about the number "13", especially when the number 13 falls on a Friday. On this day, there are generally no activities.

European food customs and etiquette

Russia

In terms of eating habits, Russians pay attention to large quantities and substantial benefits, and the oil is big and strong. They like sour, spicy and salty food, and prefer fried, fried, roasted and fried food, especially cold dishes. Generally speaking, their food is rougher in preparation.

Generally speaking, Russia is dominated by pasta, and they like to eat rye-baked black bread. In addition to brown bread, Russian famous specialty foods include caviar, pickled cucumber, yogurt and so on. When eating fruit, they don't peel it.

In terms of drinks, Russians are good at drinking cold drinks. Vodka, a strong liquor with the characteristics of this country, is their favorite wine.

Besides, they also like to drink a drink called "Gowasu".

When eating, Russians use knives and forks. They are forbidden to make noise when eating, not to drink tea directly with a spoon, and not to let the tea stand upright in the cup. Usually, they only use plates instead of bowls when eating.

When attending Russian banquets, you should praise their dishes and eat as much as possible. Russians put their hands on their throats, which generally means they are full.

Poland

If you visit a Polish home, you can bring a bunch of flowers to the hostess. Take off the wrapping paper before giving the flowers to the hostess. But be careful not to send red roses. Red roses represent warm love.

Toast often at formal or informal banquets. Poles like guests to talk about their country, culture, American lifestyle and your personal family life.

Associate with Poles and avoid giving expensive gifts. The company's new products can be used as gifts. Poles mainly eat western food, which is light in taste and not too greasy. They generally like to eat roasted, boiled and stewed dishes, and they also like dishes with butter. Poles generally like bars. They are usually used to drinking strong wine before meals and sweet wine after meals. They usually drink a lot of wine. They also like coffee and China black tea. They like to put a lemon in black tea, and the tea color should be light.

France

In terms of diet and daily life, the French also have three meals a day: breakfast after getting up in the morning, lunch time from 12 to 13, and dinner is usually around 20 o'clock. Lunch and dinner are dinner.

French people, like China people, are also very particular about food culture. People who have just arrived in France and have the opportunity to visit French families will certainly notice that the French spend too much time at the dinner table-especially on weekends or holidays-and often eat a meal for several hours. Of course, in addition to wine and food, the French are also used to chatting at the dinner table, especially when friends and relatives get together, and there is an atmosphere of "it's a pleasure to have friends from afar".

Decisions are made slowly in the negotiation process. In France, we should pay attention to business etiquette and customs. The French are forbidden "13". They don't live in 13 room, they don't go out on this day, they don't take 13 seats, and they are not allowed to eat with 13 people.

The French love flowers and can't live without them, especially when visiting relatives and friends. When they are invited to a meeting, they always bring a bunch of beautiful flowers. People always send flowers to their hosts on the eve of visiting or attending a dinner party. Seeing chrysanthemums is a pleasure for China people, but it is different for French people. Remember not to send chrysanthemums, because in France (or other French-speaking areas), chrysanthemums represent sadness and are only sent at funerals. Other yellow flowers symbolize marital infidelity, so don't send them. In addition, don't put chrysanthemums, peony flowers and paper flowers. In France, carnations are regarded as ominous flowers. If you buy a handful of carnations for the French, it will be strange to have a big temper. France is a country rich in flowers, and the French people regard Iris as the national flower (Europeans call Iris "Lily"). French people like roses. There are more than 7,000 kinds of roses. Roses represent love.

Britain, England

Therefore, major banquets are held at dinner. It's best to bring some low-value gifts when visiting an Englishman's home, because spending less will not be suspected of bribery. Gifts generally include: high-grade chocolate, famous wine, flowers, especially folk handicrafts with national characteristics in China, which they particularly appreciate. Not interested in souvenirs marked by the guest company. In Britain, clothes, soap and other items involve too much personal life, so people generally don't need to give them away. Chrysanthemums are only used for Halloween or funerals in any European country, and are generally not suitable for giving away. White lilies symbolize death in Britain and should not be given away. Other flowers can be given away. Potted plants are usually delivered after the banquet. If you are invited to someone else's house, you need to pay attention. If it is a social occasion, not a business, it is impolite to arrive early. The hostess should prepare it for you. If you go early, she will be embarrassed if she is not ready. It is better to arrive late 10 minutes. The habits of the British and our country are very different in accepting gifts. They often open gifts in front of guests, and the host will give warm praise and thanks regardless of the value or use of the gifts. Scotch whisky is a popular gift, but strong whisky is not.

British businessmen generally don't like being invited to banquets at home. Most parties are held in hotels and restaurants. In a sense, English banquets are mainly frugal. They hate wasteful people. For example, if you want to make tea for a treat, if there are three guests, you must only boil three servings of water. England is very particular about drinking tea. People from all walks of life like to drink tea, especially women are addicted to tea. British people also have the habit of drinking afternoon tea, that is, at 3-4 o'clock in the afternoon, they put down their work, drink a cup of black tea, sometimes have a snack and rest for a quarter of an hour, which is called "tea break". The host often invites you to have afternoon tea with him. In this case, you don't have to refuse him. Smoking is generally not allowed at formal banquets. It is considered impolite to smoke while eating.

In Britain, inviting the other person to lunch, dinner, drinking in a bar or watching a play or ballet is regarded as giving a gift. For the drinks provided by the host, it is advisable for the guests to drink no more than 3 cups. If they feel that they are full, they can quickly turn the empty cup over to the host to show that they are full and thank them. The business hours of pubs are usually 1 1 to 3 pm and 5: 30 pm to 3 pm 1 1. There are usually many people who are thirsty for wine in pubs. During the rush hour, later guests bought snacks and stood and drank without seats.

British people don't recommend drinking while eating. The host and guests can drink as much as they want. The toast is usually "to the queen's health!" Or simply say "cheers!" After the banquet, guests should stay a little longer and continue chatting with their hosts. Finally, when leaving, the guest shook hands with the host and his wife and said a word or two of thanks. Guests can shake hands or nod their heads, as the case may be. Banquets usually end at 10: 30 to 1 1: 00 in the evening. Be sure to write a letter of thanks after being treated, otherwise it will be considered impolite.

Germany

As in most parts of China, Germans eat three meals a day. Breakfast is usually at seven o'clock, lunch at one o'clock and dinner at seven o'clock. Some places have afternoon tea and cakes between lunch and dinner.

the Netherlands

For business activities in Holland, you should wear a conservative suit. Both public and private units must sign a contract before visiting. Dutch businessmen love traveling very much, so they must make an appointment before going to Holland. Although not as fond of shaking hands as French and German businessmen, the Dutch are more formal and conservative. So remember to come up with your best negotiation terms directly, so as not to lose business. Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other and often have a big breakfast. They have tea breaks in the morning 10, a big meal at noon, tea breaks at 4 pm, dinner at 7 pm and snacks before going to bed. So, remember to bring stomach medicine. If the Dutch invite you to his house, most of them just buy you a few drinks and then go out to eat in a restaurant. Remember to bring flowers to his wife-be sure to have an odd number, 5 or 7 flowers is the best, and don't be too hard on other people's wives.

Many Dutch intellectuals are very familiar with China's traditional culture (Sinology). Let's start with China's philosophy and Mencius. Dutch people are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. Dutch people are very particular about pouring coffee, and they can only pour two-thirds of the cup. It's impolite to make excuses, and it's considered ill-bred. The way to get along, not to mention the Nazis.

Dutch furniture and interior decoration are world-famous, so Dutch people like to be praised for their furniture, artworks, carpets and household items. Avoid talking about American politics, money and prices. Hot topics include politics, tourism and sports. Dutch people have a strong sense of time and are punctual.

Switzerland

Swiss people like to talk about sports, tourism, politics and what you like about Switzerland. Avoid talking about losing weight and dieting (especially when eating), and don't ask each other about their age, work, family situation and private life.

Austria

Icelanders live on pasta and rice. Because of the rich fishery resources, all kinds of fish often become delicious food on the table. Icelanders are hospitable. When guests arrive, they always bring out the best food and invite them to taste it. If it is a formal banquet, invitations are usually sent out, and the time and place are clearly written. They do not eat their own dead animals.

Icelanders pay attention to timeliness in business activities and avoid procrastination. If you can't keep the appointment on time for some reason, you should inform the other party as soon as possible and apologize. If you are late for some reason, you should apologize to the host and other people present. When handing in a business card, you can say something like please keep it. When giving gifts, the more exotic and distinctive the gift, the more popular it will be. Don't refuse a gift in return.

Albania

In official documents, they usually only put their first name and last name together, but some people add their father's name after their first name and then write their last name. When people meet, they usually shake hands. Men should take off their gloves and hats before shaking hands. When acquaintances meet, they constantly greet each other, usually in a face-to-face ceremony. This kind of ceremony varies in degree and can be divided into intimacy and closeness.

The residents here live on pasta and love European western food. I like the taste of hot and sour. Beef and mutton are generally eaten, and a few people often eat pork and fish. They can't live without all kinds of vegetables, fruits and snacks, and like to drink coffee. Many people are also interested in tea and milk. Most people don't like Chinese food; Don't eat pork, feel dirty; I don't like seafood very much yet. In rural areas, lambs or sheep heads are used to entertain distinguished guests. If the guests don't eat, the host will be very unhappy.

In general, you should not ask others about their religious beliefs, political attitudes, etc. And you won't feel guilty about talking about literary creation. Many people taboo 13 and Friday. They are interested in red, but many people don't like gray and green.

Ireland

To go to Ireland, you need to make an appointment in advance to talk about business, but remember that Irish people have a weak sense of time. If you are invited to visit an Irish family, you can bring some flowers or chocolates. If invited to dinner, a bottle of wine, a bunch of flowers, some chocolate candy or cheese are all suitable gifts. Gifts are not common in business communication.

Slovenia

Meeting etiquette is mainly based on shaking hands.

According to Slavic tradition, when welcoming friends from afar, there is also a custom: the host wears national costumes and holds out bread and salt, while the guests tear a small piece of bread and dip it in salt. It means that even if the host is poor to only bread and salt, he still warmly welcomes and treats his friends selflessly. This custom has declined in modern urbanization, and it is only occasionally used in some special occasions to welcome distinguished guests.

3 meet and hug, and kiss your face and cheek is limited to relatives and acquaintances. Hugs and kisses between husband and wife. Parents and children kiss their faces and foreheads, and their peers and relatives stick their cheeks. In public, intimate women kiss their faces, men hug their shoulders, men and women stick their cheeks, and younger generations kiss their elders' foreheads. If a man kisses the back of a distinguished female guest's hand, it is a respect for her.

Norway

Norwegians like shaking hands very much. Whenever strangers meet, they always shake hands and exchange names. Similarly, shake hands when you meet people you don't know very well in the future.

When talking with people, Norwegians are always used to being a little farther away, and think that the distance of 1.2 meters is the best distance. Too close or too far will be considered impolite.

Norwegians are introverted, sincere and enthusiastic, and are famous for their hospitality. Pay great attention to manners.

There is a complicated attention ceremony when drinking. Raise your glass, stare at the other person's eyes, then say skal, touch the glass, stare at the other person's eyes, and then drink it off (or sip it slowly, because the price of wine is not low).

Norwegians have a strong sense of time and are used to keeping appointments on time, which is regarded as a social etiquette problem. Not being punctual is not only rude, but also regarded as bad faith. If you can't keep the appointment on time for some reason, you should call ahead to explain the reason and get an understanding.

Belgium

In business activities, it is advisable to wear a three-piece conservative suit. You must make an appointment to visit, and the appointment time is between 10 am and 5 pm. It's best to invite each other to lunch between 1 3 pm.

speak Don't list commodity advertisements on business cards. Generally speaking, Belgians have never eaten greasy dishes. I am used to eating yogurt, cows and fruits in the morning, and I like to drink beer and brandy when I eat. It is customary to narrow down the material and have a meal before meals.

There must have been a safe area, and then there should have been coffee. If you are invited to a Belgian home for dinner, you should ask the flower shop to send the flowers to the other person's home first, and then arrive. Don't send chrysanthemums when sending flowers. For the Belgians,

Chrysanthemum symbolizes death and is especially suitable for giving gifts and Halloween (165438+ 10/and 2). Don't smoke unless there is soot on the table. In southern Belgium, girls love pink and boys love blue, just so so.

Elegant gray. Avoid using dark green. In northern Belgium, girls like blue and boys like pink.

Go on holiday in February, July and August, and other months are suitable for visiting. Note: Wednesday in Bohr and Monday in Antwerp are dinner days for local businessmen, so it is difficult for them to talk about business.

Finland

Finns meet guests in social situations, and men and women shake hands warmly. When Finns meet foreign friends, especially those who visit their families, they like to sign their names and leave messages to show their gratitude for their friendship. Finns like to be called by their titles. If you don't know their titles, you can call them managers in general.

Finns eat bread and potatoes, fried noodles and rice. Non-staple food often eats beef and mutton and various seafood. They like salad. Vegetarian salad is to cut several vegetables into shreds or slices, add seasonings and stir them together. Meat salad is a mixture of shrimp and shredded vegetables. Finns don't have the habit of eating and drinking, and the number of meals prepared is not much. Put the leftover food in the refrigerator and eat it next time.

Hungary

The arrangement of Hungarian names is similar to that of Han people in China, with surnames at the beginning and end of each sentence. Their names consist of two parts. When addressing Hungarians, use only their surnames, not their first names. Hungarians usually shake hands and sometimes hug when meeting guests in social situations, while women generally curtsy.

Hungarians mainly eat pasta, like pork, beef and so on. Among vegetables, they like to eat cabbage and onions. Hungarians don't eat strange food, thinking that if they eat these things, their luck will slip away like fish.

Ukraine

In Ukraine, when strangers meet, they usually call themselves Ms. and Mr., but if they meet acquaintances, they can only call them by their real names and your first names, which is intimate. If brothers and sisters are commensurate, they generally like to use nicknames. Shaking hands and hugging are the most common gifts when local residents meet. They don't neglect any guests and are very willing to make friends. In social situations, guests can introduce themselves. If the other person shows that he is introducing himself, you can ask a third party later instead of asking directly.

The dietary customs in Ukraine are basically the same as those in Eastern European countries. Pasta and rice are staple foods, like bread and pickled food. Their taste is sweet and sour, and they can also adapt to greasy and slightly spicy food. They often eat fruit, cabbage, sour cream and so on. Local residents especially like to eat a steaming sweet stuffing jiaozi.

Portugal

According to Portuguese eating habits, try to drink wine when eating. Portuguese people have an indissoluble bond with wine, which is an essential drink for every family. Men, women and children love to drink before and after meals, and they also like to entertain guests with wine. A man is a man when he drinks. It is said that there are 360,000 hotels in this small country, which is only half the area of Henan Province. The Portuguese are very particular about drinking. According to Portuguese tradition, you should drink wine before meals, wine to help digestion after meals, and wine according to Laicai between meals. Drink red wine when eating meat, white wine when eating fish, rose wine when eating cold dishes, and sparkling wine when eating snacks. This traditional and strict method of preparing wine, following the sacred tradition, has become a etiquette and habit of the people all over the country in business banquets, social occasions and family banquets.

Why do Portuguese people value and love wine so much? They said, "Portuguese wine is the son of the earth and the sun. It inspires our spirit and inspires our wisdom. " When you arrive in Portugal, you have to drink when you eat. If you don't drink for a reason, they will think that you look down on them, and then any further transaction or hope of knowing yourself will be ruined. In Portugal, people say that wine is cheaper than water and its alcohol content is not high. So you will never get drunk if you drink a little wine while eating. Of course, in Portugal, which is famous for its wine production all over the world, it is full of fragrance and is famous far and near, so it is worth a taste.