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Drinking customs around the world are very diversified. In every culture there are not only local liquors, but also drinking customs that can seem very strange. Alcohol, like food, is an invaluable part of every nation’s culture. So before trying to drink with folks of other nationalities, read about HOW to drink liquor and avoid faux pas in different parts of the world. You will find out that you don’t know how to drink tequila after all. Learn why the Czechs don’t approach the bartender in a pub, what is the reason that Hungarians don’t clink glasses while raising a toast, and how to enjoy vodka with Russians. You can further your knowledge here http://blog.travelworldpassport.com/drinking-customs-around-the-world/

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15 drinks & drinking customsfrom all over the world to help you party with people when

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Drinking customs around the world are very diversified. In every culture there are not only local liquors, but also drinking customs that can seem very strange. Alcohol, like food, is an invaluable part of every nation’s culture. And though drinking cultures vary from country to country it is sometimes worth having a drink or two with the local people to get the taste of the place in a bit of a party mood.

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greeceyou might have ouzo & cheer

ΥΓΕΙΑ (Yamas)In traditional Greek tsipourádikos and ouzerías serve their shots in sealed 50ml. miniatures, which makes billing easy for the server—at the end of the evening they just count the bottles on the table.

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DENMARKyou might have akvavit & cheer

skaalAquavit is an important part of Scandinavian drinking culture, where it is often drunk during festive gatherings, such as Christmas dinners and weddings. In Sweden, Denmark and Germany aquavit is cooled down and often sipped slowly from a small shot glass. Aquavit arguably complements dark beer well, and its consumption is very often preceded by a swig of beer. Some drink the beer after a sip of aquavit, but purists generally lament this practice, claiming the beer will ruin the flavour and aftertaste.

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romaniayou might have palinka & cheer

norocAccording to folk wisdom, pálinka gives strength. Taking a shot of pálinka in the morning could not be missed among peasant population. Pálinka is best consumed at 16-18 °C room temperature.Cooling pálinka or producing the glass from the freezer will only mask the flaws of the spirit, for a chilled shot looses the essence you would drink it for: the scent and its fruitiness.

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icelandyou might have brennivin & cheer

SkálBrennivin, also called "Black Death," is Icelands national drink made from fermented potato mash and flavored with caraway seeds. Legend has it that brennivin achieved its ominous nickname during the Icelandic prohibition, which was more lenient than the American prohibition. When drinking brennivin by itself, many prefer it to be ice-cold. You can achieve this by cooling the bottle in the freezer or pouring refrigerated brennivin into chilled shot glasses.

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italyyou might have grappa & cheer

saluteGrappa is an Italian alcohol which is made by distilling pomace, the leftovers of winemaking. The name is in fact a reference to this, as it means “grape stems” in an Italian dialect. Grappa is traditionally served at a cool temperature, with many people erring on the side of serving it too cold, because it can always be warmed with the hands until it releases its rich aroma.

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koreayou might have soju & cheer

hwanhoWhen it comes to alcohol, always (always!) use both hands. With both hands you accept the glass, drink the liquor, hand the glass back over and pour alcohol to an empty glass. And you will be asked to pour alcohol, because in Korea nobody should fill their own glass.

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croatiayou might have rakija & cheer

nazdravljeIt is a custom to enjoy a rakija after a meal as a digestive but be careful, this stuff is strong and is not a drink for the weak. There are several flavors or rakija, such as šlivovica made of plums, višnjevac from cherries, but for something a little easier to swallow, try medica which is flavored with honey, or orahovac with almonds.

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portugalyou might have porto & cheer

SaúdePortugal has a rich wine culture that dates back to the Middle Ages, Portuguese wines are very appreciated around the globe,  in particular, the fortified one called Port, known for its sweetness, aroma and bouquets.Port, also known as Porto, Oporto or Vinho do Porto is a sweet fortified wine from Portugal, it takes its name from the city of Oporto. It is produced from grapes grown and processed in the region of Douro, brandy is then added to partially fermented grape juice, stopping fermentation and producing a strong sweet wine that is then matured for years.

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polandyou might have miód pitny & cheer

na zdrowieIn the Polish language mead is called miód pitny, meaning 'drinkable honey'. It is one of traditional Polish alcohols, yet not the most popular one. It is produced by fermentation of lime honey.Many flavorings of meads are get through seasoning it with fruit juices (she so called 'miody owocowe', what means 'fruit honeys') or with spices ('miody korzenne' and 'miody korzenno-ziolowe' - 'spice honeys' and 'spice-herbal honeys' respectively). Most oftentimes spice-herbal meads are made with: hop, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pepper, juniper, vanilla, rose petals, mint leaves, almonds, lemon and the orange peel.

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germanyyou might have beer & cheer

prostIn Germany, when raising a glass, you should look the person you drink with in the eyes. If you don’t one of two completely different things might happen. 1. You might offend your companion as well as his family and ancestors or 2. You might suffer from bad sex for the next 7 days. The repercussions might seem distant and weird, but I, naturally, have my own theory how to combine them both: you offended the person you rose your glass with and he or she cursed you so that you will have bad sex for a week.

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hungaryyou might have tokaji & cheer

EgeshegedreTokaji Aszu, which comes from the Tokaj  region, is Hungary most famous wine and is even mentioned in the Hungarian national anthem.Hungarians avoid “clinking” glasses. And the reason for that you can find in history. In 1848 Austrians celebrated defeating Hungarians by raising their glasses and “clinking” them. So as the proud nation they are, the Hungarians promised themselves not to do what their enemies did for the next 150 years. If you can count quickly enough, you’ve probably noticed already, that this period ended in 1998, but the behaviour is still unwanted and if you do something like that, you might do a faux pas, so be careful out there!

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russiayou might have vodka & cheer

Za zdarov’yeRussians are very specific when it comes to drinking. When drinking vodka, Russians usually use shots glass (ryumka), but on occasions (hardcore level)  they use regular glasses (stakan) as well. Young people in Russia have a shot and then they bite a lemon to kill the taste (pretty similar to drinking tequila, right? Wrong! But more on that later). Also, there is a habit of giving long, story-like toasts with a punch line, that is often a wordplay or a joke. Although a simple “za zdarov’ye” will do as well. Remember not to put emptied bottle back on the table – its place is under the table.

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mexicoyou might have tequila & cheer

saludAlthough you might be tempted to to follow the example of what you see in the movies and make a lick-sip-suck (licking the salt, taking a shot, sucking a piece of lime) attempt on tequila, you shouldn’t. In Mexico you would instantly be labelled as “estúpido turista”. In order to earn local’s respect, take a neat shot of tequila. If you’re not as hardcore (it’s ok, if you’re not) take it with sangrita, which is a non-alcoholic drink consisting of orange, pomegranate and lime juices, chilli and some spices. Often there is also tomato juice involved, but many locals state that tomato was never a proper ingredient. What you do with sangrita is you take a sip of it a while after taking a shot of tequila. Now you can sit, relax and feel like a true Mexican.

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georgiayou might have chacha & cheer

GagimardschossChacha is traditionally a clear, strong liquor, which is sometimes called "vine vodka", "grape vodka", or "Georgian vodka/grappa". It is made of grape pomace (grape residue left after making wine). The term chacha is used in Georgia to refer to any type of moonshine made of fruits, though it most commonly refers to grape distillate. It may be also produced from unripe or wild grapes. When alcoholic drinks are served then be prepared to follow the protocol, the tamada or toastmaster, will pour out the drinks which should not be drunk until he makes a toast. It is possible to ask permission to add to the toast, then you should drink your glass. This will be re-filled and the process repeated. If you do not wish to drink so much just take a small sip only. This will be accepted - you can also symbolically raise your glass at each toast having previously explained you do not drink.

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chinayou might have Huangjiu & cheer

干杯 (gan bei)Huangjiu (literally "yellow wine" or "yellow liquor") is a type of Chinese alcoholic beverage brewed directly from grains such as rice, millet, or wheat. Unlike baijiu, such liquors are not distilled, and contain less than 20% alcohol, due to the inhibition of fermentation by ethanol at that concentration. Huangjiu is either drunk directly after being cooled or warmed, or used in Chinese cooking. Major producers of huangjiu include mainland China and Taiwan. In China it is rude to turn down a drink that is being offered to you. To avoid drinking too much keep you glass full. To avoid being rude accept a drink the first time it is offered to you by a particular individual. The second time he offers, it is acceptable to politely say no.

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