Trinquer art in 25 countries
No matter how many historical monuments you visit during a trip, or how many museums you explore, you will never understand the locals and their culture as long as you you will not have taken a drink with them . But before trinquer With your new friends, maybe take a minute to learn more about the customs of these 25 countries. In the same way that the kitchen of each country is different, so it is also good to know how they drink their alcohol .
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England "Toaster" originated in the 17th century in England. A spicy bread was eaten with wine to increase the flavor and cut acidity.
France : The French are honourable drinkers. The ladies are served first, the glasses are never filled more than half and it is considered vulgar to use its own glass
Spain : In Spain, toast with a glass of water will bring you seven years of bad sex. The last glass of the evening is always called "pultima". The ultima is the last glass of your life
Italy : Italians drink only water or wine at table. Other drinks such as beer or soda are considered a big fake
Portugal : To open a bottle of Porto without shaking the cap and shaking the deposit, the Portuguese invented a theatrical way to open a bottle. With red-hot brushes and an iced towel to create a thermal shock.
Germany : The night before the wedding, the boys of honour kidnap the bride and take her to a bar. The young bride must find the group and pay them a turn to get his beautiful and tender.
Netherlands : The Dutch adopted the method of "head blow" (dry) to drink whisky. The process, without hands, involves leaning to take a sip, before straightening and softening with beer.
Czech Republic : Bringing a drink is a very serious business in the Czech Republic. At the same time as you cheat, look at the other person in the eyes, but never cross your arm with someone else at the risk of being cursed seven years of bad sex for both of you.
Georgia : Trinquer is an important practice in Georgian culture. The premises will make 20 to 30 toasts each meal and they hope that foreigners and visitors will do the same!
Ukraine : At Ukrainian weddings, wives must keep their feet on the ground for fear of their shoes being stolen. If a shoe is stolen, guests pass it to drink wine directly from it
Hungary After the Revolution of 1848, the Austrians celebrated the defeat of the Hungarians by staring at their beer glasses. Since this defeat, Hungarians have avoided toaster with beer, it is even banished.
Iceland : Icelanders love alcohol so much that they have dedicated two holidays to it. On March 1st is the Day of the Beer, but the « Verslunarmannahelgi » is the most drunk weekend of the year (1st weekend of August).
Russia : In Russia it is common to give long anecdotal toasts that end with a fall. The empty bottles must be placed on the ground, under the table, and not on it.
Kazakhstan : Koumis, a milk-based beverage fermented with jument, is the national drink in Kazakhstan. The custom imposes that all remains are set aside in the koumi carafe so that nothing is wasted.
China : During the toast, the old man holds his glass higher than that of the young man. The first glass is drunk with a stroke and must be returned to the table to show that nothing has been left.
Nigeria : It is only when the newlyweds took a glass of traditional palm wine together that they are considered officially married.
Australia : When you drink a drink with friends in Australia, everyone is supposed to pay his tour. Not paying it would be considered a very bad way.
Sweden : The songs to drink are sung vigorously before, during and after each aquavit tour. Beer gorges usually follow each shot of this very strong life water.
Peru : In Peru, only one beer and one glass are shared between two friends. The first person serves a glass of beer and goes down before he goes to his acolyte.
Canada : At the Sourdough Saloon in the Yukon, you can enter the "Sour Toe Cocktail Club" by finishing a glass with a dehydrated human finger inside, local speciality...
India : Wine has been an important part of Indian mythology and spirituality for millennia. Still today, alcohol is used by many to reach a higher level of consciousness.
Japan : It is rude to use his own glass. Make sure you keep the glasses of your neighbors filled and they'll make you the same. The Japanese turn slightly on one side by taking a sip, in a sign of respect.
Moldova : The moldaves make many toasts during a meal, at least one at each glass. There is even a toast to avoid cheating, "Hai devai!" which means "Go!". To say health, it is “Noroc!”.
Source infographic : www.finedininglovers.com . Main photo source: Flickr – ADT 04
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