Britain

Always: Eat with your fork in your left hand and knife in your right.

Never: Speak with your mouth full.

Denmark

Always: Place your fork downwards on a plate if you want seconds.

Never: Take the last item on any given plate. You must continue to halve it until only crumbs are left.

Japan

Always: Indulge in slurping. It is considered polite.

Never: Pour yourself a drink. It is tradition to pour drinks for one another.

Thailand

Always: Consider meals as a social event where only the person perceived as the riches pays.

Never: Leave your chopsticks in the bowl. It symbolises death.

Mexico

Always: Wait for your host to say 'Buen Provecho' (Enjoy your meal) before eating.

Never: Arrive on time. Arrive 30 minutes late, if not later.

Middle East

Always: Eat your meal in silence.

Never: Pass food with your left hand.

Germany

Always: Cut as much food as possible with your fork to compliment the cook that the food is tender.

Never: Cut lettuce in a salad. Fold it with a fork.

Mongolia

Always: Keep your palm facing up when holding cups.

Never: Spill milk or dairy products. It is considered bad luck.

Kenya

Always: Wash your hands before eating: a basin may be brought to the table for you.

Never: Eat before the eldest male. He must eat first before anyone else can start.

Chile

Always: Let the woman sit down before the men.

Never: Speak with cutlery in your hands.