Throughout the world, sharing a meal is commonly used as an amicable means of bringing people together. It is also customary in many traditions to offer food to others as a sign of respect, hospitality and friendship. Just as each culture favors particular flavors and foodstuffs, so too each nation and peoples has its own rules regarding proper table manners. Some things are fairly universal, while others are less predictable. This infographic by WIMDU outlines some of more distinctive rules of dinner table etiquette customary in France, Germany, Spain, Britain, Hungary, Mexico, Georgia, Japan, Korea and Thailand. The infographic also touches upon some interesting etiquette history. 
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