In Italy, it is prohibited to mix _________ with seafood. One explanation is that seafood is very delicate and ________ is very strong, and that it can overpower the flavour of seafood. Fill in the blank.

While eating one's food in Japan, it is sometimes encouraged to make a particular noise as it is considered to be a sign of respect. It is thought to improve the flavour of the broth and allow the eater to enjoy hot food more quickly. What is it?

In Thailand, it is considered to rude to use _______ to put food into one's mouth. ______ shall be used only to push the food into the spoon. Fill in the blank.

In this country, while sitting down to eat, it is a norm to allow the eldest person to eat first. In case of twins, the elder twin is supposed to begin first. Further, everyone is supposed to follow the eating pace of the eldest person. Which country is this?

In this country, it is considered rude to ask for salt and pepper unless they are voluntarily placed on the table. One reason for this custom is that it is considered to be an insult to the chef if one needs to spice up the dish. Which among the following countries has this custom?