Did you know that wiping your hands on your hair after eating fish is considered the height of rudeness by Salish Native Americans? No? Now you do. Literary publication, Lapham’s Quarterly has assembled an interesting sampling of global dos and don’ts for their “Food” issue. From archaic practices of yore to conventional cultural norms, it’s a good way to brush up your skills, particularly if you’ll be dining with Bedouins in the near future.

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