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International Drinking Customs

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Spain

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In Spain, it is traditional to toast by saying ‘Salud’ and to drink red wine mixed with cola, known as 'Kalimotxo'.

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United Kingdom

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Buying 'rounds' for the group is a common practice in pubs across the UK.

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Turkey

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Raki, the national drink, is often consumed with chilled water and paired with meze at special meals.

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South Korea

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When offered a drink by an elder, receive it with both hands and turn your head sideways to take a sip out of respect.

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Australia

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The 'shout' system involves taking turns to buy a drink for everyone in the group, similar to round-buying in the UK.

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Ireland

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Irish drinking culture includes the ritual of 'locking in', where patrons stay inside the pub after hours.

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France

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Wine is central to dining and toasting occurs frequently throughout the meal.

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Czech Republic

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Czech beer culture includes letting your glass touch the table before taking a sip after a toast.

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Argentina

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Sharing a gourd of 'mate' is a communal activity; it's filled with hot water and passed around.

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Brazil

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Cachaça is enjoyed widely, served neat or in a caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail.

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Greece

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In Greece, ouzo is enjoyed with a little water and often accompanied by small plates of food called 'mezedes'.

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Mexico

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Tequila is sipped and occasionally is accompanied by sangrita, a sweet, sour, and spicy beverage.

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Japan

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Never fill your own glass; instead, pour for others and wait for someone to offer to fill yours.

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China

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Baijiu is a traditional Chinese alcohol usually consumed in shot form during meals and celebrations.

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Germany

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It's customary to maintain eye contact when clinking glasses in a German toast.

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Russia

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Vodka is traditionally drunk neat, often accompanied by a 'Zakuska', which is a kind of snack.

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India

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It's popular to enjoy spirits like whisky with water, ice or mixed with soda, often at social gatherings.

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Thailand

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The 'Thai Sabai' is a traditional cocktail combining Thai whisky (usually Mekhong), lime juice, and sugar syrup.

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Italy

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Italian dining often includes a toast with 'Cin cin!' and drinking Limoncello as a digestive after meals.

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Portugal

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Port wine, typically from the Douro Valley, is savored slowly, often as a dessert wine after meals.

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